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Req #: 236149

Department: HARBORVIEW - 5NJB SPORTS MEDICINE

Posting Date: 07/16/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

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-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

Harborview Medical Center - 5NJB Neurosciences has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-time Days Program Coordinator-Patient Scheduler for Sports Medicine.

Under supervision of the Neurosciences Supervisor, the Program Coordinator(PC) will perform functions to support the highly specialized services in Neurosurgery, Stroke, Sports Medicine, and surgical Spine Clinic. The 5NJB, PC will coordinate access to this specialized medical, surgical, and nursing care.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Only Level I trauma and burn center in the region

• Close proximity to public transportation

• Harborview ranks among the nation's top hospitals in rehabilitation care, neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics

• Convenient location

• Close proximity to public transportation 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.

  REQUIREMENT High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.

  ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER Harborview is an ideal place to thrive in a supportive, high-intensity and fast-paced environment. You’ll be encouraged to grow, advance your career, expand your community and make a difference in people’s lives. Every colleague is viewed as a potential leader, enjoys a high degree of autonomy and trust, and is empowered to ask tough questions. We believe that the kindness and caring we show patients, colleagues, and everyone who comes through our doors is a vital part of creating the best possible healing environment. Working at Harborview isn’t just a job — it’s a calling.

  Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center) Become part of our team, and 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.

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.