Evening Health Unit Coordinator: Patient Flow

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Medical Center – Montlake is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for an evening, part-time role in Seattle. You will support a busy unit, manage communications, triage call lights, and assist with patient flow under the charge RN.

The position emphasizes teamwork, efficient discharge processes, and coordination of transfers, diagnostics, and paperwork, with a focus on patient-centered care and a strong commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
• Licensing, certification, and/or registration requirements may apply where legally required.

Responsibilities

• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment with multitasking and strong organizational skills.
• Provide staff, providers, and patients with an efficient system of internal and external communications, including answering phones and triaging call lights.
• Respond to patient and family inquiries in a timely, courteous, and accurate manner.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming and organized unit environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Work closely with the charge RN to help manage patient flow, prioritize unit needs, and coordinate admits, transfers, and discharges.
• Prepare and compile discharge packets to support timely and safe patient discharges.
• Coordinate transportation and appropriate paperwork for patient transfers and diagnostic testing.
• Handle unit paperwork, including patient chart maintenance, consent forms, and other documentation.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and restock as needed; Utilize Epic, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook for communication, documentation, and coordination.
• Partner with all members of the care team to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Phone triage

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

One year healthcare/administrative/customer service experience

Job description

UW Medical Center – Montlake is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for an evening, part-time role in Seattle. You will support a busy unit, manage communications, triage call lights, and assist with patient flow under the charge RN.

The position emphasizes teamwork, efficient discharge processes, and coordination of transfers, diagnostics, and paperwork, with a focus on patient-centered care and a strong commitment to service excellence.