MEDICAL ASSISTANT - ALL LOCATIONS

Req #: 232933

Department: UW MEDICINE - ALL LOCATIONS

Posting Date: 04/21/2024

Closing Info

Open Until Filled 07/01/2024

Salary: $4,528 - $6,545 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (~~~)

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus available to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive UW Medicine Montlake, Harborview, Northwest, and Primary Care clinics have outstanding opportunities for Full-Time & Part-Time [VARIOUS SHIFTS] Medical Assistants .

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Convenient locations

• Close proximity to public transportation MEDICAL ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

• UWMC Headache Clinic (Full time, Days)

• UWMC Digestive Health (Full time, Days)

• UWMC Pain Clinic (Full time, Days, Fixed duration)

• UWMC Rehab Medicine (Full time, Days)

• UWMC Stadium Clinic (Full time, Days)

• HMC Vascular (Full time, Days)

• HMC Pediatrics (Part time, Days)

• HMC Pioneer Square (Full time, Days)

• HMC Two West (Full time, Days)

• NW Urology (Full time, Days)

• Primary Care- Woodinville (Part time, Days)

• Primary Care- South Lake Union (Full time, Days)

• Primary Care- Northgate (Full time, Days)

• Primary Care- Mountlake Terrace (Part time, Days)

• Primary Care- Ravenna (Full time, Days)

• Primary Care- Factoria (Full time, Days)

• Primary Care- Ballard (Full time, Days) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records

• Perform injections

• Prepare and clean exam rooms

• Submit medication prior authorizations

• Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider

• Act as a liaison between patient, patient's family and providers

• Assist provider with procedures and medical exams

• Perform point of care testing and report abnormal laboratory values

• Assist in transporting patients as required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board OR equivalent

• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment

• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card ABOUT UW MEDICINE MONTLAKE UW Medical Center - Montlake's culture of excellence emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and a supportive environment that puts patients first - a place where every team member is heard and every contribution is valued. Our patient-centered care is powered by exploration. For more than 50 years, we've made discoveries that have helped set medical standards worldwide. Education is part of everything we do. From first of their kind, life-saving surgical procedures to routine adult, maternal and newborn medicine, we're training the next generation of medical professionals.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. (~~~) Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE 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.

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.