Health Unit Coordinator​/Montlake Neonatal ICU

Position: Health Unit Coordinator / Montlake Neonatal ICU
Job Description UW Medical Center
-Montlake/ Neonatal ICU has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE Part-time Days (.75 FTE)
Mondays 6:00pm-12:30am and Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-12:30amOn-site/No TeleworkPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY JOB 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

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

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 assignedREQUIREMENTSHigh school graduation or equivalent ANDOne year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experienceORAn equivalent combination of 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 UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKEUW 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 (U.S. 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.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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.

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