MA / Medical Assistant - OB/GYN at Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - OB/GYN at the Medical Office Building has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) position, Monday-Friday, Day Shift. The Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Northwest provides a full range of obstetrics and gynecology care, from wellness exams to pregnancy care to the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Our services also include family planning, nutritional counseling, management of menopausal issues and screenings for early detection and treatment of many gynecologic problems, including PCOS and endometriosis. This position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers an opportunity to make a difference for the patients and employees we serve, with 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
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
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
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit 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
