MA / Medical Assistant - Emergency Department at Montlake

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake's Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). The Emergency Department is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and highly trained emergency nurses who provide high-quality, compassionate emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As part of a major medical center and located on the University of Washington campus, the emergency department is equipped to treat the most complex and critical emergency medical conditions and illnesses. We provide specialized care in areas such as cardiology, stroke, high-risk pregnancy—including a neonatal intensive care unit—oncology, transplantation and orthopedics.

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

Performs Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care
Assists patients to exam room and documents patient history, medications and vital signs
Prepares and cleans exam rooms
Assists RN with triage process
Facilitates flow of patients and maximizes operational efficiency
Acts as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
Assists provider with procedures and medical exams
Transports patients within hospital departments