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UW MEDICINE MONTLAKE PRE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT has an outstanding opportunity for a PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Day Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
Responsibilities
Coordinates and schedules extensive diagnostic tests necessary for transplant evaluation and coordinates continuum of care for kidney care patients
Interacts with physicians (community and UWMC) and nurses to schedule all diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians in a timely manner
Coordinates scheduled diagnostic tests with clinic visit appointments when possible but, per protocol, does not delay radiology or laboratory testing based on clinic appointment availability
Reports patient concerns to MD/RN regarding their medical, social, financial, psychological or cultural needs as it relates to the planning, personal comfort, or safety of the planned test or procedure
Interacts with patient to discuss itinerary of the diagnostic tests, pre-test patient preparation instructions and answer questions
Orders interpreter and translation of correspondence as needed
Holds responsibility for continuum of care steps following initial kidney transplant appointment until listing and annual updates while on kidney waiting list: diagnostic test, procedure and appointment scheduling, outgoing referrals and coordination of care with PCP/nephrologists' offices, and completion of missing outside provider documentation
Contacts various departments to schedule program tests; completes necessary requisitions and consults at UWMC and/or outside facilities
Prepares schedule for diagnostic tests and clinic, plus corresponds with patients to provide necessary program instructions
Coordinates the receipt of requirements: patient forms, medical records, lab and diagnostic results from UWMC, primary care physicians' offices, nephrologists' offices and other medical facilities
Follows up to ensure exams are completed or rescheduled if necessary and notifies MD/RN of unusual delays in the completion of exams
Assists physicians and nursing staff maintain systems to safely manage patients on the kidney transplant waiting lists, especially updating demographic information and scheduling required tests and appointments
Develops letters to communicate common patient issues that involve compliance and continuity of care
Attends monthly kidney care team meetings and other meetings as required
Works with nurses, physicians, program coordinators, patient services specialists, medical assistants, patient care coordinators and other departmental staff members on various projects
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a medically related or public relations field AND TWO years of experience in a tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services, contact with patients and families, interaction with physicians, and proficiency in medical terminology
Three years of Patient Support Service experience
OR
An equivalent combination of 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. 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
UW MEDICINE MONTLAKE PRE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT has an outstanding opportunity for a PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Day Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
Responsibilities
Coordinates and schedules extensive diagnostic tests necessary for transplant evaluation and coordinates continuum of care for kidney care patients
Interacts with physicians (community and UWMC) and nurses to schedule all diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians in a timely manner
Coordinates scheduled diagnostic tests with clinic visit appointments when possible but, per protocol, does not delay radiology or laboratory testing based on clinic appointment availability
Reports patient concerns to MD/RN regarding their medical, social, financial, psychological or cultural needs as it relates to the planning, personal comfort, or safety of the planned test or procedure
Interacts with patient to discuss itinerary of the diagnostic tests, pre-test patient preparation instructions and answer questions
Orders interpreter and translation of correspondence as needed
Holds responsibility for continuum of care steps following initial kidney transplant appointment until listing and annual updates while on kidney waiting list: diagnostic test, procedure and appointment scheduling, outgoing referrals and coordination of care with PCP/nephrologists' offices, and completion of missing outside provider documentation
Contacts various departments to schedule program tests; completes necessary requisitions and consults at UWMC and/or outside facilities
Prepares schedule for diagnostic tests and clinic, plus corresponds with patients to provide necessary program instructions
Coordinates the receipt of requirements: patient forms, medical records, lab and diagnostic results from UWMC, primary care physicians' offices, nephrologists' offices and other medical facilities
- Receives outside laboratory results on kidney care patients undergoing serial laboratory monitoring per their treatment plan
Follows up to ensure exams are completed or rescheduled if necessary and notifies MD/RN of unusual delays in the completion of exams
Assists physicians and nursing staff maintain systems to safely manage patients on the kidney transplant waiting lists, especially updating demographic information and scheduling required tests and appointments
Develops letters to communicate common patient issues that involve compliance and continuity of care
Attends monthly kidney care team meetings and other meetings as required
Works with nurses, physicians, program coordinators, patient services specialists, medical assistants, patient care coordinators and other departmental staff members on various projects
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a medically related or public relations field AND TWO years of experience in a tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services, contact with patients and families, interaction with physicians, and proficiency in medical terminology
Three years of Patient Support Service experience
OR
An equivalent combination of 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. 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
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