MEDICAL ASSISTANT - INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE (TEMP PART-TIME 20%, DAYS)

Req #: 217567
Department: HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - INTERNATIONAL MEDICINE
Job Location: Harborview Medical Center
Job Location Detail: West Clinic, 325 9th Ave, Ground Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Posting Date: 03/10/2023
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: 20% of $4,146 - $5,933 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift

Harborview Medical Center's International Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary/Part-Time (20% FTE) MEDICAL ASSISTANT to assist the medical and nursing staff with care testing, injections, vital signs, procedure setup and support.

SCHEDULE:
Thursdays; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Harborview's International Medicine Clinic specializes in acutely medically and socially complex non-English speaking refugee and immigrant populations. Additionally, it hosts two special clinics with one treating torture survivors (Northwest Health and Human Rights Clinic) and one providing critical health screening for recently arrived refugees (Refugee Health Promotion Clinic).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure exam rooms are stocked, clean and ready for patients

Greet patients and families and review patient needs with providers daily

Advocate for the patient/family by locating appropriate staff to address concerns

Prepare medical record for clinic visit. Verify presence of medical records and existing records and x-rays as necessary

Assist provider by facilitating use of technology including EMR (electronic medical records) and PACS (electronic imaging)

Coordinate communication flow in the clinics including answering and directing telephone inquiries to the appropriate individual

Coordinate clerical patient care activities and/or specialized technical duties unique to the assigned clinic to ensure accurate and expedited patient check-in and discharge, including obtaining consents for care and referral information

Take initiative to maintain patient flow for assigned providers/team

Transport patients and lab specimens

Complete billing documents as appropriate

Schedule appointments for patients

Assist in closing procedures of clinics and preparation for next day

Prepare patient for examination by the provider. Observe and document the patient’s physical and emotional condition and vital signs in the medical record, recognize and report symptoms of common medical illnesses to physician or nurse

Assist with technical procedures such as EKG, retinal eye exams, O2 sats, wound care, and nebulizers

Order and maintain supplies and specimens

Maintenance special equipment, including sterile equipment and set-ups for small clinical procedures such as biopsies and sutures

May include coordinating the clerical activities and supporting the front desk activities for patient care in the clinics and between clinic visits

Work includes occasional assistance with patient recall and/or QI/QA efforts in Pediatric Clinics

May withdraw venous blood and capillary blood or give injectable medications

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

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 OUR MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. 

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

A higher degree of healthcare.
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.

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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 .

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

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