MA / Medical Assistant - Multiple Sclerosis Center
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Multiple Sclerosis Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). The Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center - Northwest in Seattle is an award-winning specialty center where a team of expert providers addresses patients' individual needs, including accurate diagnosis, differentiation of MS from other mimicking conditions (for instance, neuromyelitis optica, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis), treatment, rehabilitation and symptom management for optimal outcome and well-being.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
