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SalaryPATIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST SUPV-CARDIO SURG ICU (100%FTE)
Req #:
231226
Department:
UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE CARDIO SURGERY ICU
Job Location:
UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date:
02/09/2024
Closing Info:
Closes On 03/08/2024
Salary:
$4,439 - $6,349 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
PatUW Medical Center-Montlake 5SA Cardio Surgery ICU- has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Services Specialist Supervisor.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Occasional Telework
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Thoracic Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake offers a comprehensive approach to the prevention and treatment of all diseases of the chest, including lung and esophageal cancers, lung nodules, esophageal perforation, mediastinal tumors, pleural-based tumors and malignancies and chest wall deformities and trauma.
Our surgeons are recognized for providing the best care and results for our patients. They are some of the most experienced in using minimally invasive procedures and technologies, including video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted technology.
For our cancer patients, our thoracic surgeons work closely with medical and radiation oncologists to offer holistic care. The UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center lung cancer program includes prevention, early detection and surveillance and the most effective treatments available for those with a diagnosis. As part of treatment, patients may be eligible for clinical research trials and benefit from the breakthrough research of our partner, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Our goal is to provide personalized treatment, working with you and your family to present all available options, and to answer any questions about your condition.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise PSS staff and will perform duties of a PSS
Coordinate the day-to-day operations
Monitor PSS staff assignments and makes adjustments as needed to ensure critical needs are met
Complete new employee competencies, consistently complete annual competencies
Conduct the interview process for all new PSS applicants
Participate in clinical leadership meetings
Advocate for patient/family by locating appropriate staff to address concerns
Act promptly and effectively in managing self, patient and other employees during an emergency situation
Maintain/improve own clinical professional competence, knowledge and skills to meet identified self-learning needs and annual review requirements
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree in a medically related or public relations field
AND
One year experience in a healthcare setting which includes lead responsibility
OR
An equivalent combination of education/experience
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. 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.
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Thoracic Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake offers a comprehensive approach to the prevention and treatment of all diseases of the chest, including lung and esophageal cancers, lung nodules, esophageal perforation, mediastinal tumors, pleural-based tumors and malignancies and chest wall deformities and trauma.
Our surgeons are recognized for providing the best care and results for our patients. They are some of the most experienced in using minimally invasive procedures and technologies, including video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted technology.
For our cancer patients, our thoracic surgeons work closely with medical and radiation oncologists to offer holistic care. The UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center lung cancer program includes prevention, early detection and surveillance and the most effective treatments available for those with a diagnosis. As part of treatment, patients may be eligible for clinical research trials and benefit from the breakthrough research of our partner, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Our goal is to provide personalized treatment, working with you and your family to present all available options, and to answer any questions about your condition.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
AND
OR
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. 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 Washington state law.
