MEDICAL ASSISTANT - ALL LOCATIONS

Req #: 229860
Department: UW MEDICINE - ALL LOCATIONS
Job Location: Bellevue,  Harborview Medical Center,  Other Location,  Seattle - Downtown,  Seattle - South Lake Union,  Seattle Campus,  UW Medical Center - Montlake,  UW Medical Center - Northwest,  UW Medicine Primary Care
Posting Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Info: Closes On   04/01/2024
Salary: $4,528 - $6,545 per month
Other Compensation: $5,0000 sign on bonus
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: 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 Heart Institute (Full time, Days)

UWMC Digestive Health (Full time, Days)

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

UWMC Rehab Medicine (Full time, Days)

UWMC Post Liver Transplant (Full time, Days)

HMC Vascular (Full time, Days)

HMC Endoscopy (Full time, Days)

HMC Pediatrics (Part time, Days)

HMC Neurosurgery (Full time, Days)

HMC Pioneer Square (Full time, Days)

HMC Mobile Outreach Team (Full time, Days)

HMC Two West (Full time, Days)

NW Float Pool (Full time, Days)

OPMC Sports Medicine (Full time, Days)

NW Urology (Full time, Days)

NW Respiratory (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 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.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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