MA / Medical Assistant - Primary Care at Factoria

University of Washington•Renton, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine Primary Care at Factoria 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 day shift schedule. The clinic is conveniently located just off of I-90 and offers a wide range of healthcare services, including family medicine, internal medicine, behavioral health, travel medicine, acupuncture, gynecology, nutrition services, podiatry services, and an on-site lab. Providers at this clinic speak multiple languages. This position offers the chance to make a difference for patients and employees, with 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