Program Coordinator​/Scheduler- Harborview Eye Institute

Job Description Harborview Eye Institute has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator/Scheduler.

WORK SCHEDULE Full-time, ( 40 hours weekly)
Day Shift/ Mondays
- FridaysTHIS IS A 6 MONTH ASSIGNMENT FROM DATE OF HIRENo Telework/On-site POSITION HIGHLIGHTSOnly 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 orthopedicsDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Located two blocks from the main medical center in Harborview's Ninth & Jefferson Building on First Hill in Seattle, the UW Medicine Eye Institute offers cutting-edge medical and surgical eye care for common to complex conditions and disorders.

Our staff provides comprehensive treatment for people with glaucoma, cataracts, diseases of the retina, cornea, orbit and nerves and age-related eye diseases. We also perform refractive procedures such as LASIK and oculofacial plastic surgery procedures.

Eyes on James is our full-service optical shop in the Ninth & Jefferson building and offers eye exams, specialty glasses and contact lenses.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Triage medical information in a specific medical or surgical specialty

Schedule post-surgery diagnostic procedures and follow-up patient appointments

Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician, or outside agency to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery. Will coordinate the exchange of information either written or verbally before and after patients are seen Coordinate anesthesia

Obtain all necessary medical records, diagnostic studies, pathology items, etc., that are needed for patient care Assist in scheduling new patient appointments by triaging to appropriate department and physician

Enter appointment information in online appointment system

Coordinate pre-admission tests and procedures

Schedule and ensure pre-anesthesia works-ups are completed

Coordinate the direct transfer of patients from outside hospitals to UWMC with physicians, medical staff, and Admitting Other assigned dutiesREQUIREMENTSHigh school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialtyOR equivalent education/experience

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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTERAs 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.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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, 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum:$23.41 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:$33.47 hourly

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