Evening Health Unit Coordinator — Patient Flow, Seattle

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

Job summary

UW Medical Center is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Montlake campus. This full-time evening position supports busy service lines, coordinating communications among staff, patients, and families, and assisting with patient discharge processes in a fast-paced unit.

On-site work with supportive team collaboration, you will use Epic, Teams, and Outlook to ensure accurate, timely information flows and patient care. This role emphasizes organization and compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triage calls and manage patient flow in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate communications among staff, providers, and patients.
• Assist in discharge planning and patient documentation.
• Maintain organized unit environment and supplies inventory.
• Collaborate with charge RN to prioritize needs and manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Administrative communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

UW Medical Center is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Montlake campus. This full-time evening position supports busy service lines, coordinating communications among staff, patients, and families, and assisting with patient discharge processes in a fast-paced unit.

On-site work with supportive team collaboration, you will use Epic, Teams, and Outlook to ensure accurate, timely information flows and patient care. This role emphasizes organization and compassionate patient service.