Oncology Health Unit Coordinator - Evening Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public transit access

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UW Medical Center Montlake is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for part-time evening shifts (80% FTE). The role supports patient flow, unit communications, and discharge coordination in a fast-paced oncology environment.

On-site position with involvement in coordinating admits, transfers, and discharges alongside the charge RN. Responsibilities include answering phones, triaging call lights, and maintaining orderly unit operations, with emphasis on patient satisfaction and timely care delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Experience with Epic, Teams, and Outlook is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient internal and external communications, answer phones, and triage call lights.
• Respond to patient and family inquiries in a timely, courteous manner.
• Maintain a welcoming and organized unit environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate admits, transfers, and discharges with the charge RN to manage patient flow.
• Prepare discharge packets and coordinate transportation and tests.
• Handle unit paperwork and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Multitasking

Phone triage

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

UW Medical Center Montlake is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for part-time evening shifts (80% FTE). The role supports patient flow, unit communications, and discharge coordination in a fast-paced oncology environment.

On-site position with involvement in coordinating admits, transfers, and discharges alongside the charge RN. Responsibilities include answering phones, triaging call lights, and maintaining orderly unit operations, with emphasis on patient satisfaction and timely care delivery.