Program Coordinator/Scheduler- Harborview - Neurosurgery
About The Position
Harborview Neurosurgery is hiring a Program Coordinator/Scheduler for the Neurological Surgery Clinic, located in the Ninth and Jefferson Building at Harborview Medical Center. The clinic assesses and manages a broad range of neurological conditions, including acute vascular anomalies, brain tumors, aneurysms, movement disorders, and diseases of the nervous system. Attending physicians evaluate patients for advanced elective procedures and diagnostic studies, and attending physicians and neurosurgery residents see post-surgical and post-trauma patients at a weekly Wednesday clinic. The coordinator triages medical information within the specialty and coordinates patient care activities, including appointments, diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, pre-admission testing, and transfers from outside hospitals. The role works with patients, physicians, medical staff, outside agencies, and Admitting, and helps ensure that records and diagnostic materials are available for care. This is a regular, full-time, on-site position with no telework. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., day shift, at 100% FTE (40 hours per week). The pay range is $23.41–$33.47 per hour. The position is represented by SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory.
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 where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/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 among patients, consulting physicians, referring physicians, and outside agencies to coordinate appointments, admissions, or surgery, including 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 patient transfers from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
