Patient Care Coordinator- UWMC Montlake Pre-Kidney

Job Description

Pre- Kidney Transplant Services at UW Medical Center-Montlakehas an outstanding opportunity for aPatient Care Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fulltime ( 40 hours per week)

• Day Shift

• Mondays- Fridays 8am-430pm

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Kidney Transplantation Services which also includes the General Hepatology Clinic at UW Medicine Center-Montlake treats patients with all forms of liver disease with a focus for the position with preparing patients for liver transplantation and working with the pre liver transplant patients and living liver donors offering state of the art care access to new treatment studies and traditional therapies.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty

• Schedule pre-surgery/pre-transplant diagnostic procedures and related patient appointments

• Act as a liaison between patients consulting physician referring physician or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments admission or surgery. Will coordinate the exchange of information either written or verbally before and after patients are seen

• Coordinate surgery scheduling

• Obtain all necessary medical records diagnostic studies pathology items etc that are needed for patient care

• Assist in scheduling new patient appointments

• Coordinate the direct transfer of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians medical staff and Admitting

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelors degree in a medically related or public relations field AND two (2) years experience in a tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services contact with patients and families interaction with physicians and proficiency in medical terminology; OR Equivalent 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.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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 Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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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.