MA / Medical Assistant - Primary Care at Ravenna

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine Primary Care at Ravenna has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). This full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday Day Shift, is located at UW Medicine Primary Care at Ravenna, which offers personalized care for every stage of life, conveniently located on 25th Ave. NE, just west of University Village. The clinic provides easy-to-access care that respects patient backgrounds and preferences, covering routine checkups, chronic condition management, and treatment for illness or injury. UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, offering a wide spectrum of primary and secondary care services, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with urgent care available seven days a week at select locations. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system with a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center, dedicated to improving public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. Employees collaborate to perform high-quality work with integrity and compassion, fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. The UW Medicine family includes nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators across various organizations.

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

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