Procedure Medical Assistant - Endoscopy at NW
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Endoscopy has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week), 4x10 hour shifts OR Part-time, 75% FTE (30 hours per week), 3x10 hour shifts Day Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Digestive Health Clinic is now open at the UW Medical Center’s Northwest Campus. Our newest clinic provides procedural and consultative services for digestive and liver disorders. Our team of UW Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers are experts in the care of patients with all gastrointestinal and liver disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS), esophageal and swallowing disorders, and all liver diseases, including viral hepatitis. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Includes intensive training to become an expert in Endoscopy procedures and equipment sterilization Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provides support with Endoscopy equipment to provider Obtain specimens Follow regulatory guidelines and policies to clean and store endoscopes Call and educate patients on their upcoming procedure; provide instructions and escalate scheduling concerns Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records Prepare and clean exam rooms Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers Assist in transporting patients as required
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
- Provides support with Endoscopy equipment to provider
- Obtain specimens
- Follow regulatory guidelines and policies to clean and store endoscopes
- Call and educate patients on their upcoming procedure; provide instructions and escalate scheduling concerns
- Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
- Prepare and clean exam rooms
- Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
- Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
- Assist in transporting patients as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
