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Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
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.
Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
The UW Medical Center Bone & Joint Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Care Coordinator/Scheduler (Full-Time Days). The Patient Care Coordinator/Scheduler (PCC) is responsible for coordinating the delivery of medical care, as formulated by UWMC physicians or their designee, and the patient’s access to various health care services.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pmDay Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Convenient locationsClose proximity to public transportation
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
University of Washington Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, and the Eastside, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine provides comprehensive services in the areas of Arthritis, Foot and Ankle, Fractures and Trauma, Hand and Upper Extremity, Hip and Knee, Metabolic Bone Disease, Oncology, Pediatrics, Shoulder and Elbow, Spine, and Sports Medicine.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as primary liaison for UWMC/UW Medicine and represent departmental physicians with the hospital, patient and family, referring physicians, outside agencies, staff from outside hospitals and the general public by providing information and advice regarding UWMC hospital services.Triage medical information to Surgical Specialties Center, direct patients to appropriate services.Perform all functions of PCC, including reviewing and updating registration data, contacting insurance companies and review organizations.Provide clinic charges to current and prospective patients. Develop a cash collection system for patient deposits and management of self-pay patients.Demonstrate coordination functions of PCC. Work with RNs, PCCs, PCs, and PSSs to assure timely and appropriate referral entry, appointing, communication with referring providers and others.Facilitate patient admission and post-discharge follow-up, acting as a resource across the continuum. Assure complete records are available for appointments, including medical records management, fax records management, preparation of satellite medical record and records request.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.
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. 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.
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 Washington state law.
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