Program Scheduler - Hospital Care (Full-Time)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close proximity to public transport

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA seeks a Program Coordinator/Scheduler to manage scheduling across post-surgery procedures, pre-admission testing, and anesthesia coordination. The role acts as liaison among patients, physicians, and outside agencies to ensure timely care.

Responsibilities include triaging medical information, entering appointments, coordinating transfers, and handling pre-operative workups.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• AND two years of experience in the program specialty.
• OR equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty.
• Schedule post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up patient appointments.
• Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician, or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery.
• Coordinate anesthesia.
• Obtain all necessary medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, etc.
• Assist in scheduling new patient appointments by triaging to appropriate department and physician.
• Enter appointment information in online appointment system.
• Coordinate pre-admission tests and procedures.
• Schedule and ensure pre-anesthesia works-ups are completed.
• Coordinate the direct transfer of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting.
• Other assigned duties.

Skills

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA seeks a Program Coordinator/Scheduler to manage scheduling across post-surgery procedures, pre-admission testing, and anesthesia coordination. The role acts as liaison among patients, physicians, and outside agencies to ensure timely care.

Responsibilities include triaging medical information, entering appointments, coordinating transfers, and handling pre-operative workups.