Health Unit Coordinator Emergency Department- Montlake

Job Description

UW Medical Center - Montlake- Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time Days/ .6 FTE
• Thursdays & Fridays/ 7:00am-7:30pm
• On-site/No Telework

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 computer systems such as Epic Microsoft Teams and Outlook for communication documentation and coordination
• Partner with all members of the care team to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent AND
• 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 such as a license certification and/or registration

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transits light rail station across the street.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows 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 29000 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 UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.82 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$29.41 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

60.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Required Experience:

IC