MA / Medical Assistant - Men's Health
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Montlake - Men's Health - Roosevelt has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). The Men’s Health Center at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt emphasizes urologic, sexual and reproductive care for conditions such as infertility, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UW Medical Center's urology program among the top in the nation. Our physicians and staff are experienced in advanced medical therapies and minimally invasive procedures. And as part of the UW Medicine health system, we also can connect patients with cardiology, endocrinology and other specialists. Our clinic provides men a private, supportive environment where various conditions can be evaluated and treated. Our hope is that men will also become more knowledgeable about, and involved in, their overall health. 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
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 information available at 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
