Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator Opportunity

The School of Dentistry has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time, 0.5 FTE, Program Coordinator to join their team. The Oral Pathology Biopsy Service (OPBS) at the University of Washington is an integral part of the UW School of Dentistry serving the people of the State of Washington and the Pacific Northwest for more than 50 years. OPBS is under the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and provides state of the art, comprehensive consultation and tissue diagnostic and reporting services to nearly 900 medical and dental practitioners as well as hospitals and surgical pathology laboratories throughout the states of Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Hawaii and Utah. OPBS also provides a center for teaching and learning through its archived collections, courses, scholarly exchanges and public service activities. The program coordinator's role is to support and advance critical operational activities that lead to accurate and prompt processing of samples and entry of patient registration and billing information into the patient accounting systems so that referring medical and dental professionals and patients will receive diagnoses promptly and develop confidence in the consultative and diagnostic services provided by OPBS and the oral pathologists.

The Oral Pathology Biopsy Service is searching for a part-time program coordinator to serve in this role. This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates early in their careers who have a basic level of experience in a service laboratory or health care organization, to learn and expand their experience and skills, or for mid or late career candidates who want to advance and expand their skills and have an immediate impact on improving processes and outcomes in this essential and highly respected health care organization. The successful candidate will be attentive to detail; be able to prioritize tasks; work collaboratively with others; and have proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word; Excel; Outlook).

Duties and responsibilities include :

• Oral Biopsy Specimen Accessioning : Daily Task
• Oral Pathology Patient Registration : Daily Task
• Oral Pathology Slides : As Needed
• Scanning and Archiving OP Reports : Daily Task
• Other Office Tasks : Daily Task

Minimum requirements include :

High School graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience providing support in a lab or clinic setting and / or working with patient registration, billing and insurance accounts, patient management software systems.

Conditions of appointment include :

Employees will be expected to work a set schedule, to be determined at time of hire. Flexibility in schedule is at the discretion of the supervisor. This is an onsite position due to the nature of the work involved.

Pay rate information :

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time. Pay Range Minimum : $46,332.00 annual Pay Range Maximum : $61,920.00 annual

About the UW :

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

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. 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. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.