Health Unit Coordinator UW Medicine/ 4NE Complex Medical Surgical

About the role

The Full-time Evenings Health Unit Coordinator position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers the opportunity to provide career growth while making a difference for the patients and employees served.

Responsibilities

• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment where multitasking and strong organizational skills are essential
• Provide staff, providers, and patients with an efficient system of internal and external communications, including answering phones and triaging call lights
• Respond to patient and family inquiries in a timely, courteous, and accurate manner
• Absorb and triage incoming calls and messages from patients, families, and staff
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming and organized unit environment for patients, families, and staff
• Work closely with the charge RN to help manage patient flow, prioritize unit needs, and coordinate admits, transfers, and discharges
• Prepare and compile discharge packets to support timely and safe patient discharges
• Cook up and compile discharge packets to support timely and safe patient discharges
• Coordinate transportation and appropriate paperwork for patient transfers and diagnostic testing
• Handle unit paperwork, including patient chart maintenance, consent forms, and other documentation
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and restock as needed
• Utilize computer systems such as Epic, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook for communication, documentation, and coordination
• Partner with all members of the care team to prioritize patient satisfaction and exceptional care delivery
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience OR An equivalent combination of education/experience

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

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Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $21.39 hourly Pay Range Maximum $28.83 hourly

Schedule

Shift Evening Shift (United States of America)