PROGRAM COORDINATOR/SCHEDULER

First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

The Harborview Medical Center's 6NJB Foot, Ankle and Hand Clinics has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator .

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

Day Shift

830am-500pm

POSITION/CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

Only Level I trauma and burn center in the region

Close proximity to public transportation

Harborview ranks among the nation's top hospitals in rehabilitation care, neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics

Convenient location

Close proximity to public transportation

RESPONSIBLITIES

Clinic Flow Activities

• Coordinate patient's entry into and through the health care system as related to a patient's disability claims
• Coordinate and Complete all paperwork and correspondence requirements related to patients' medically-required absence from work or medically-required work restrictions (i.e. required absence from work post surgery or work restrictions post surgery)
• Coordinate patient care services and serve as the patient advocate being available to both patient and physician during clinic sessions
• Facilitate delivery of efficient patient care with coordination of services with the patient medical visit
• Create clinic-specific policies, procedures, or workflows and adjust as state/payor regulations evolve
  
  

Patient Care Activities

• Interview patients to determine areas of concern and anticipated needs upon reappointments with physicians and outside agencies
• Ensure the outcome of treatment recommendations for continued care is conveyed to outside consultants from the physicians
  
  

Revenue and Data Collection

• Complete the necessary forms and corresponding billing documentation
• Collect and regularly report on statistics regarding volume of disability claims, types of disability claims, and corresponding revenue collected
• Collect and regularly report on statistics regarding FMLA cases (i.e. medically-necessary absence from work due to surgery) o Budget Monitoring: correct L&I billing and reimbursement figures, monitoring patient spend down accounts
  
  

Customer Service and Team Behaviors

• Act as a resource and technical consultant to physicians, RNs, and others on the care team regarding disability claim needs
• Compose Correspondence and record patient information in the chart
• Timely Completion of disability and FMLA forms
• May direct the work of others
  
  

Within 6 months of hire a new HSC must also

• Participate in COHE training
• Participate in an L&I orientation at L&I headquarters in Tumwater
• Spend 4 to 8 hours shadowing an experienced HSC at another COHE
• Obtain an L&I Provider Number in order to bill for his/her time
  
  

Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty 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. 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. 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.

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