Program Coordinator/Scheduler- Harborview Eye Institute
About The Position
Harborview Eye Institute has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator/Scheduler. This is a 6-month assignment, full-time position (40 hours weekly) with a day shift, Monday-Friday schedule. The role is on-site with no telework options. The UW Medicine Eye Institute, located on First Hill in Seattle, offers cutting-edge medical and surgical eye care for a wide range of conditions. Our staff provides comprehensive treatment for glaucoma, cataracts, diseases of the retina, cornea, orbit, and nerves, as well as age-related eye diseases. We also perform refractive procedures like LASIK and oculofacial plastic surgery. Eyes on James, our full-service optical shop, offers eye exams, specialty glasses, and contact lenses.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Two years of experience in the program specialty
- Equivalent education/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. Will 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
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
