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Health Unit Coordinator - Medical/Oncology - UW Medical Center - Montlake (80% FTE, Evenings)

Part-time

University of Washington

Seattle, WAPart-time$21.82–29.41/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.82–29.41/hr
Location
Seattle, WA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Health Unit Coordinator supports the Medical/Oncology unit at UW Medical Center-Montlake, helping patients, families, providers, and staff coordinate communication and unit operations. The role works part-time evenings onsite and collaborates with the charge RN and care team on patient flow, transfers, discharges, documentation, and supplies. The position requires high school graduation or equivalent and one year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsPhone TriagePatient Flow CoordinationDischarge CoordinationPatient Chart MaintenanceEpicMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Outlook

Qualifications

High School Graduation or EquivalentOne Year Healthcare, Administrative, or Customer Service ExperienceEquivalent Education or Experience

Full job description

No Telework

Seattle, WA

Part time

REQ-0000137949

Job Description

UW Medical Center Medical/ Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Part-time Evenings ( 80% FTE)

  • Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:00pm- 10:30pm and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 3:00pm- 9;30pm

  • No Telework/On-site

POSITION 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 neededUtilize 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 assigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • High school graduation or equivalent AND

  • One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience OR

  • An 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-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.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.82 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$29.41 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

80.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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How this job compares

Set against the 943 open Healthcare Administration jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.82–29.41/hr
  • US median$20–28/hr299 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.62/hr, is 9% above the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Healthcare Administration hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Healthcare Administration jobs in Washington and 943 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Healthcare Administration postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (634 postings).
Education
179 of the 943 open Healthcare Administration jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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