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University of Washington PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR/PATIENT SCHEDULER in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 238529
Department: HARBORVIEW FOOT ANKLE HAND CLINICS
Posting Date: 09/10/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 09/17/2024
Salary: $3,861 - $5,521 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)
Harborview -Foot, Ankle, Hand Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator -Patient Scheduler. WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
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 Harborview Medical Center's 6NJB Foot, Ankle and Hand Clinics; this great opportunity coordinates the administrative and adjudication needs for patients with a workplace injury, crime victim compensation, disability claim and/or medically required absence from work. Assists patients’ access to various services related to vocational rehabilitation and employment security. 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 QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty
Three years of Patient Support Service experience OR
An equivalent combination of education/experience ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only?Level?I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration.?Compassion. 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. Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) 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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