Lead Medical Assistant - Primary Care at Ravenna
About The Position
UW Medicine Primary Care at Ravenna has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Medical Assistant - Certified. This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) position, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, Day Shift. UW Medicine Primary Care at Ravenna offers personalized care for every stage of life, conveniently located on 25th Ave. NE, just west of University Village. We offer personalized care that is easy to access and respects your background and preferences. Whether you need a routine checkup, help managing a chronic condition, or need treatment for an illness or injury – we’ve got you covered. This position offers a convenient location near public transportation, the opportunity to make a difference for the patients and employees served, and the potential for career growth.
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
Benefits
- Benefits for this position can be found at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
