Patient Care Coordinator I - Patient Access Job at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA

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  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Responsibilities
  • Schedules all patient appointments related to treatment within Fred Hutch as well as outside consults and referrals and communicates schedule directly to patients. Coordinates scheduling with other departments to ensure efficient patient flow.
  • Works closely with patients, families, visitors, providers, and staff to identify needs, answer questions, resolve problems, provide information, and follow up.
  • Update patient and caregiver contact information in EHR when needed.
  • Communicates with providers (physicians, therapists, etc.) technologists, and nurses regarding the patient's scheduling needs, treatment schedule, and additional requests. Notifies appropriate parties as needed.
  • Manages and prioritizes scheduling requests.
  • Recognizes emergency situations and initiates correct code procedures.
  • Supports the overall function of the department, and may be required to take on additional duties such as cross coverage, special projects, etc.
  • Assists with the training of new staff
  • Update/block provider templates for just in time needs
  • Triage calls from referring physicians, patients, family members, and others wishing to access care at Fred Hutch.
  • Collects and enters patient demographic and insurance information and enters into registration databases.
  • Assists with the financial clearance process as necessary
  • Coordinates Commercial Cell Therapy Portal Access (IMTX)
  • Distributes work to the Program Assistant and/or Patient Care Coordinator Assistant as appropriate

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demand
  • Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner
  • Proficient in the use of word processing (MS Word), email, and data entry in a Windows-based environment
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems and meet patient needs
  • Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline oriented, and complex health care environment
  • Ability to review work to identify and eliminate errors and omissions
  • Active listening skills.
  • Ability to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Coping skills.
  • Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
  • Attention to detail to ensure scheduling accuracy.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a patient care setting preferred
  • Experience with Epic or other scheduling and registration software

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Flexible hours,

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