PROGRAM ASSISTANT - PACU (75% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Program Assistant for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. This part-time role involves performing essential clerical duties, assisting patients, and ensuring a smooth operational flow within the unit. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient service. Join a collaborative team that values compassion and teamwork, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges and rewards.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Work/life programs

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time clerical experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties and assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties and escort patients to treatment areas.
• Respond to patient inquiries and schedule appointments.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Patient Communication

Scheduling

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

PROGRAM ASSISTANT - PACU (75% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)

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Req #: 244954

Department: HARBORVIEW - POST-ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT

Posting Date: 04/16/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: 75% of $3,664 - $4,428 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20230701_a11y.pdf)

The

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU)

has an outstanding opportunity for a

PROGRAM ASSISTANT.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-Time / 30 hours per week
• Day Shift
  
  
  
  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Perform general clerical duties such as answering and screening telephone calls; processing mail and assembling and sending information to patients; monitoring supply inventory and ordering and stocking supplies; and maintain record of services ordered
• Escort patients to various treatment areas
  
  
  
  

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provide pre-operative preparation for in-patients and post-operative care for both in-patients and morning admissions. The ASU and PACU areas also can be utilized for conscious sedation and recovery for special procedures or anesthesia-assisted procedures such as electroconvulsive treatment and exams under anesthesia. ASU and PACU care for pediatric and adult populations. Services include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Ear/Nose/Throat, Urology, Oral Maxillofacial, Burns, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, and Pain Service-related procedures.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Float between the ASU and PACU patient care area and the two Waiting Areas as needed for patient and family check-in as well as providing clerical duties as directed by the Charge RN or Management.
• Respond to patient questions and provide directions to specified areas such clinics, units, ancillary departments, support services, parking, and eating facilities
• Assist patients in accessing hospital and community services by consulting and making referrals to appropriate resources
• Ensure positive and professional first impression of the clinic while communicating pleasantly and in a manner that optimizes patient privacy
• Schedule new, return, ancillary, and procedure appointments consistent with patient needs and scheduling guidelines
• Obtain authorization and complete required documentation
• Coordinate obtaining interpreters for patients
• Arrange for patient transportation to outside facilities and coordinate patient transportation within facility
  
  
  
  

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.


ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.


Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.


About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further


UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.


Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)


Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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