MA / Medical Assistant - Eastside Specialty Center

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

UW Medical Center Eastside Specialty Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION You asked for even more world-class services delivered by expert UW Medicine physicians. We listened. We’ve relocated the Eastside Specialty Center and added more specialties for a growing Eastside community. Listening is also at the core of the care we provide, leading to a better understanding of individual patients’ needs and better outcomes for patients throughout the UW Medicine system. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide 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

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

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