Seattle, WA, 98194, USA
4 days ago
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Req #: 243891 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER OPERATING ROOM Posting Date: 03/04/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 03/21/2025 Salary: $4,220 - $6,042 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf) 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; Fixed Duration- Full-time Days from date of hire until 1/24/26 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 specialtyThree years of Patient Support Service experienceORAn 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.** 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.
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