What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR position at UW Medicine?
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The UW Medical Center Montlake -Operating Room has an outstanding opportunity for a (40 hours a week), day shifts Program Care Coordinator .
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
WORK SCHEDULE
Days, 100% FTE
Monday- Friday: 8:45am-5:15pm
RESPONSIBLITIES
The scheduler is responsible for the efficient administration and notification of the daily surgery/anesthesia schedule(s) to ensure that all pertinent information is available and that usage is maximized.
Ability to effectively communicate/interact with all stakeholders (clinic schedulers, physicians, leadership, and nursing personnel) to perform the duties of the position
Utilizing Epic EHR, schedules all OR cases accurately and in alignment with scheduling and block policies
Applies knowledge of procedural flow/resource requirements to optimize OR utilization
Identifies (or receives) changes to the surgery schedule, ensures that changes are recorded in appropriate systems and that all interested parties receive timely notification
Informs manager of all scheduling changes, and maintains open lines of communication to facilitate additional changes; understands and follows formal chain-of-command guidelines in performing job duties
Acts as a liaison between surgical services and the organization's surgery clinics to support requests and optimize OR utilization/resources
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty
Three years of Patient Support Service experience
OR
An equivalent combination of education/experience
About Uw Medicine Montlake
UW Medical Center - Montlake's culture of excellence emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and a supportive environment that puts patients first - a place where every team member is heard and every contribution is valued. Our patient-centered care is powered by exploration. For more than 50 years, we've made discoveries that have helped set medical standards worldwide. Education is part of everything we do. From first of their kind, life-saving surgical procedures to routine adult, maternal and newborn medicine, we're training the next generation of medical professionals.
About Uw Medicine
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.
Excellence, Exploration, Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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
The UW Medical Center Montlake -Operating Room has an outstanding opportunity for a (40 hours a week), day shifts Program Care Coordinator .
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
WORK SCHEDULE
Days, 100% FTE
Monday- Friday: 8:45am-5:15pm
RESPONSIBLITIES
The scheduler is responsible for the efficient administration and notification of the daily surgery/anesthesia schedule(s) to ensure that all pertinent information is available and that usage is maximized.
Ability to effectively communicate/interact with all stakeholders (clinic schedulers, physicians, leadership, and nursing personnel) to perform the duties of the position
Utilizing Epic EHR, schedules all OR cases accurately and in alignment with scheduling and block policies
Applies knowledge of procedural flow/resource requirements to optimize OR utilization
Identifies (or receives) changes to the surgery schedule, ensures that changes are recorded in appropriate systems and that all interested parties receive timely notification
Informs manager of all scheduling changes, and maintains open lines of communication to facilitate additional changes; understands and follows formal chain-of-command guidelines in performing job duties
Acts as a liaison between surgical services and the organization's surgery clinics to support requests and optimize OR utilization/resources
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty
Three years of Patient Support Service experience
OR
An equivalent combination of education/experience
About Uw Medicine Montlake
UW Medical Center - Montlake's culture of excellence emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and a supportive environment that puts patients first - a place where every team member is heard and every contribution is valued. Our patient-centered care is powered by exploration. For more than 50 years, we've made discoveries that have helped set medical standards worldwide. Education is part of everything we do. From first of their kind, life-saving surgical procedures to routine adult, maternal and newborn medicine, we're training the next generation of medical professionals.
About Uw Medicine
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.
Excellence, Exploration, Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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
