PROGRAM COORDINATOR / UW MEDICINE PATIENT SCHEDULER - University of Washington

Req #: 239148 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - POST-LUNG TRANSPLANT Posting Date: 10/09/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $3,861 - $5,521 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: **The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.** Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. 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) **UW Medical Center-Montlake - Post-Lung Transplant** has an outstanding opportunity to hire a **PROGRAM COORDINATOR / UW MEDICINE PATIENT SCHEDULER** . **WORK SCHEDULE:** + Full-Time, Day Shift + Mondays - Fridays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** As the only lung transplant program in the Northwest, our team performs up to 60 transplants per year and has transplanted nearly 1000 patients. We use a multidisciplinary team approach through all phases of the transplant process, with involvement from patients and families. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:** + This position will coordinate and schedule extensive diagnostic tests and consultative appointments necessary for transplant evaluation, including independently prioritizing the needs of program clients, and coordinate pre transplant ambulatory (outpatient) continuum of care for lung transplant patients + Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Interact with providers, nurses and other team members to schedule all diagnostic tests as ordered by providers + Report patient and/or family/caregiver concerns regarding medical, social, financial, psychological or cultural needs to appropriate transplant team member in order to facilitate the planning, personal comfort, or safety for the planned test or procedure + Prepare schedule for diagnostic tests and clinic; interact with patient and family/caregiver to provide necessary program instructions and to discuss itinerary + Facilitate pre transplant ambulatory continuum of care steps including initial lung transplant appointment, transplant evaluation and waiting list phases of care including: test, procedure and appointment scheduling, outgoing referrals and coordination of care with PCP/pulmonologists' offices, and completion of missing outside provider documentation + Coordinate the receipt and distribution to appropriate team member(s) of required items such as: patient forms, medical records, lab and diagnostic results from UWMC, primary care physicians' offices, pulmonologists' offices and other medical facilities. + Maintain transplant charts; send records for scanning into EMR; file reports and clinical notes; file correspondence and regulatory documents **REQUIREMENTS:** + High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in a program specialty OR equivalent education/experience. **ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE** UW 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake)** 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. **Become part of our team. (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.