Health Unit Coordinator - Medical/Surgical - UW Medical Center - Montlake ( 100% FTE, Evenings)

No Telework Seattle, WA Full time

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Job Description UW Medical Center 4NE Medical/ Surgical has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time Evenings ( 100% FTE) Mondays- Fridays/3:00pm-11:30pm 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 neededUtilize 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

UW MEDICAL CENTER -MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As one of the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in multiple specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center is proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients-as well as the professional growth of our staff. 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 Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education Excellence. Exploration. Education. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $21.82 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $29.41 hourly Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

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 publicby 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io . 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 ( . There are many perks to working for the University of Washington. Learn more about the benefits ( that could be available to you as a UW employee. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington