Cardiology Program Coordinator & Scheduler

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transportation nearby

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center’s Cardiology clinic seeks a Program Coordinator/Scheduler to manage scheduling and patient coordination. This on-site, full-time role supports the Heart Institute at Harborview by triaging information, coordinating anesthesia, and arranging pre-admission testing and post-surgery follow-ups.

The role is a 100% FTE, day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, for a one-year fixed duration assignment. On-site work with close access to public transport is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in the program specialty is required.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

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 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

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Two years of experience in the program specialty

Equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

Harborview Medical Center’s Cardiology clinic seeks a Program Coordinator/Scheduler to manage scheduling and patient coordination. This on-site, full-time role supports the Heart Institute at Harborview by triaging information, coordinating anesthesia, and arranging pre-admission testing and post-surgery follow-ups.

The role is a 100% FTE, day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, for a one-year fixed duration assignment. On-site work with close access to public transport is required.