MA / Medical Assistant - Harborview Adult Medicine

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Adult Medicine Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday, 9-5:30 Day Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Adults 18 and older can find a great doctor at the Adult Medicine Clinic at Harborview. Conveniently located in the First Hill neighborhood, the clinic offers comprehensive wellness care and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses. Internal medicine doctors, called internists, focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases and illnesses in adults. These practitioners may also serve as primary care physicians. 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed