Lead Medical Assistant - Primary Care at Ballard

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$31 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine Primary Care at Ballard has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Medical Assistant - Certified. This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Day Shift position. UW Medicine Primary Care at Ballard offers personalized care for every stage of life, providing routine checkups, help managing chronic conditions, and treatment for illnesses or injuries. The position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers an opportunity for career growth, allowing you to make a difference for the patients and employees served.

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

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to medical assistants
Schedule and assign medical assistants to ensure appropriate staffing
Train medical assistants and others and serve as a resource to other clinical providers
Participate in the interview process for medical assistants and other clinical hires
Train and orient new employees
Manage clinic flow using organizational ability to effectively prioritize work tasks to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and that clinic needs are met
Provide accurate, appropriate, and culturally sensitive education to clinic patients
Oversee coordination of care by assisting providers in the maintenance of clinic processes to ensure timely follow-up on reported test results
Perform related duties as required