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PROGRAM COORDINATOR - UWM PATIENT SCHEDULER (100% FTE, DAYS)

University of Washington
UW Medical Center - Montlake
$3.9K-$5.5K a month
Full-time

PROGRAM COORDINATOR - UWM PATIENT SCHEDULER (100% FTE, DAYS)

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Heart Institute has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator - UWM Patient Scheduler.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
  • Fixed duration, end date :
  • Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Conveniently located near public transportation
  • Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
  • Opportunity to provide career growth

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center Montlake provides a full range of heart healthcare and prevention services.

Our services include general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs), adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, cardiovascular genetics and other advanced services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review and prioritize incoming referrals from multiple sources using their knowledge of each physician’s specialized skill set
  • Triage incoming referrals to assure the appropriate specialist will be reviewing referrals
  • Handle intake of each referral requests, ensuring complete information is received and entered into the electronic medical record system in a timely manner
  • Schedule initial patient appointments either in person or via Telemedicine based on provider and patient preference
  • Coordinates appointments for the patient at the appropriate facility and assists with urgent insurance authorization or financial assistance
  • Manage and resolve a high volume of phone inquiries and messages
  • Review appointment follow-up requirements and expectations with patients. Educate them to ensure adequate understanding of the purpose of each appointment and follow-up recommendations
  • Offer financial assistance to self-pay and underinsured patients. Provide them with the necessary steps to apply for financial counseling
  • Serve as a primary program contact to other departments, patients, providers outside facilities

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty
  • Three years of Patient Support Service experience
  • An equivalent combination of education / experience

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 ( 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 Transit’s light rail station across the street.

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.

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.

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.

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