Job Information
University of Washington MEDICAL ASSISTANT (100% FTE, DAYS) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 239850
Department: UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE AT BELLTOWN
Posting Date: 10/31/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $27.18 - $38.89 per hour
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.
This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Primary Care - Belltown has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Monday-Friday
Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Ideally located for those living or working near downtown Seattle, UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown offers appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments. Medical advice is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 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 REQUIREMENTS
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
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.