Program Coordinator Patient Scheduler UWMC-Montlake Kidney Transplant

Job Description

University of Washington Medical Center-Montlakes Kidney Transplant has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator-Patient Scheduler.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE

• Mon - Fri day shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Kidney Care & Transplantation Services which also includes the General Nephrology Clinic at UW Medical Center Montlake treats patients with all forms of kidney disease offering state-of-the-art care access to new treatment studies and traditional therapies.

UW Medicines transplant team is experienced at planning and performing sophisticated living-donor transplants. Each of our nephrologists and surgeons has more than 10 years experience in living donation and patients looking into transplant or post-transplant treatment also have access to research studies focusing on new medications to prevent rejection of transplanted kidneys.

Our clinic also provides specialized care to people with genetically transmitted kidney diseases high blood pressure kidney stones and kidney disease in the context of pregnancy diabetes and cancer.

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

• Develop and maintain a systematic process to identify analyze and implement standards to ensure patient continuity and service during post transplant period

• Assess processes communicate observations concerns and ideas to the Transplant Team in a timely and professional manner to maintain high standards of patient care

• Ensure that required information on each patient is entered into program database to update and monitor clinical statuses of post transplant patients

• Monitor kidney organ acquisition budget submit receipts deposit payments and interface with and collect data

• Coordinate extensive diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation and facilitate continuum of care for post kidney transplantation patients

• Responsible for continuum of care steps preceding and following initial post-transplant appointment: test procedure and appointment scheduling; outgoing referrals and coordination of care with PCP/outside nephrologists offices or other specialty care and completion of missing outside provider documentation

• Coordinate the receipt of requirements: patient forms medical records lab and diagnostic results from UWMC primary care physicians offices nephrologists offices and other medical facilities

REQUIREMENTS

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

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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.