MA / Medical Assistant - Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center
About The Position
UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) position with a work schedule of Tuesday-Friday, 7am-5:30pm, and occasional Saturdays. The clinic is conveniently located just off of I-5 in north Seattle and is open six days a week. Our board-certified physicians provide a full spectrum of primary care services, including annual wellness and preventive healthcare, management of chronic conditions, treatment of acute conditions, mental health services, and routine gynecologic exams. We emphasize continuity of care to foster ongoing, caring relationships between patients and healthcare providers for long-term health. This position offers convenient access to public transportation, the chance to make a difference for patients and employees, and opportunities 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
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
- 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
