Program Coordinator/Scheduler

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Otolaryngology Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator/Scheduler. This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Day Shift position, Monday-Friday, and is on-site with no telework. The clinic is located near public transportation and is part of Harborview Medical Center, the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, which ranks among the nation's top hospitals in rehabilitation care, neurology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty
Schedule post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up patient appointments
Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician, or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery
Coordinate the exchange of information either written or verbally before and after patients are seen
Coordinate anesthesia
Obtain all necessary medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, etc., that are needed for patient care
Assist in scheduling new patient appointments by triaging to appropriate department and physician
Enter appointment information in online appointment system
Coordinate pre-admission tests and procedures
Schedule and ensure pre-anesthesia works-ups are completed
Coordinate the direct transfer of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting
Other assigned duties