
Patient Care Coordinater
- Seattle, WA
- $22.00-26.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- The Colon Screening Patient Care Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring seamless communication and coordination among clinic providers, patients, families, and external healthcare entities. This position serves as a liaison to support pre-operative planning, preparation, and hospitalization activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for clinic providers, patients, families, referring physicians, and outside agencies
- Act as a liaison between patients and clinic areas to coordinate pre-operative planning and preparation
- Coordinate pre-admission tests, pre-surgery appointments, and procedures as delegated by providers or nurses
- Ensure complete medical records are available for patient visits, admissions, or procedures
- Facilitate document flow between patients, providers, and payers
- Communicate with healthcare team members regarding care coordination status
- Address internal referrals in specialty clinics under clinic leadership direction
- Collaborate with financial services to confirm financial information before appointments or admissions
- Assist with scheduling surgeries, procedures, or ambulatory services
- Promote safety for patients, families, and staff by following proper procedures
- Provide referral volume and status reports to clinic leadership
- Support clinic efficiency through quality assessment and improvement activities
- Apply relevant policies, procedures, and standards of practice
- Represent the organization externally and act as an ambassador
- Demonstrate core values: patient-centered care, respect, compassion, teamwork, learning, and leadership
- Utilize the AIDET system to deliver excellent service
- Minimum 1 year in a medical/healthcare setting or 2 years in customer service
- Strong customer service experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Proficiency with EMR systems, including Epic and care coordination tools
- Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, ICD10 coding, insurance authorization, and prior authorization
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Professional interaction with patients, families, and colleagues
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Team-oriented mindset and flexibility
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams
- Fast-paced, healthcare-oriented clinic setting requiring adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to high-quality patient care
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan β Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)