Program Coordinator/Scheduler- Harborview - Spine Center
About The Position
Harborview Spine Center is seeking a Program Coordinator/Scheduler to support care coordination in its multidisciplinary spine program. The Spine Center, located in the Ninth & Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center, provides a cost-effective approach to spine care focused on restoring function, with treatment options ranging from exercises to major surgery. The role coordinates patient appointments, procedures, admissions, surgery, anesthesia, and information exchange among patients, physicians, medical staff, and outside agencies. Harborview Medical Center is the region’s only Level I trauma and verified burn center and is owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. The position is regular, full-time, and on-site, with a Monday–Friday day schedule.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in the program specialty, or equivalent education/experience.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, or registration, apply.
Responsibilities
- Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty.
- Schedule post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up patient appointments.
- Liaise with patients, consulting physicians, referring physicians, and outside agencies to coordinate appointments, admissions, or surgery.
- Coordinate the written or verbal exchange of information before and after patients are seen.
- Coordinate anesthesia.
- Obtain medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, and other materials needed for patient care.
- Assist in scheduling new patient appointments by triaging patients to the appropriate department and physician.
- Enter appointment information in the online appointment system.
- Coordinate pre-admission tests and procedures.
- Schedule and ensure completion of pre-anesthesia work-ups.
- Coordinate direct transfers of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; details are available through the University of Washington staff benefits information page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
