Medical/Surgical Health Unit Coordinator – Part-Time, On-Site

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UW Medical Center Montlake in Seattle seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for a part-time, 80% FTE schedule. On-site position with no telework required.

The role focuses on coordinating communications, patient flow, and discharge processes in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit. Responsibilities include triaging calls, aiding nurses in admitting and discharging patients, coordinating transportation, maintaining charts and forms, and ensuring a welcoming, organized unit environment for patients,

Formación

• 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 except when there are legal requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment where multitasking and strong organizational skills are essential.
• 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, Teams, and Outlook for communication and coordination.
• Partner with all care team members to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery.

Conocimientos

Healthcare experience

Administrative experience

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

UW Medical Center Montlake in Seattle seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for a part-time, 80% FTE schedule. On-site position with no telework required.

The role focuses on coordinating communications, patient flow, and discharge processes in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit. Responsibilities include triaging calls, aiding nurses in admitting and discharging patients, coordinating transportation, maintaining charts and forms, and ensuring a welcoming, organized unit environment for patients,