Evening Health Unit Coordinator — Patient Flow & Communications

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Montlake General Internal Medicine and Cardiology unit in Seattle. This part-time evening role (60% FTE) runs 3:00pm–11:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, on-site with convenient public transit access.

You will support staff, providers, and patients with efficient communications, triage call lights, and coordinate admits, transfers, and discharges, while maintaining a calm, organized unit environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment with multitasking and strong organizational skills.
• Provide staff, providers, and patients with an efficient communications system, including answering phones and triaging call lights.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming and organized unit environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate admits, transfers, and discharges with the charge RN and manage patient flow.
• Prepare discharge packets and coordinate transportation and paperwork for tests.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

The University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Montlake General Internal Medicine and Cardiology unit in Seattle. This part-time evening role (60% FTE) runs 3:00pm–11:30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, on-site with convenient public transit access.

You will support staff, providers, and patients with efficient communications, triage call lights, and coordinate admits, transfers, and discharges, while maintaining a calm, organized unit environment.