MA / Medical Assistant - Pulmonology - UW Medical Center-Montlake

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake's General Pulmonary Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). This clinic provides consultation and evaluation for patients with pulmonary and respiratory-related diseases such as asthma, emphysema, COPD, asbestosis, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep disorders, and other lung-related diseases. The clinic also evaluates patients for lung volume reduction surgery, lung transplantation, and pulmonary rehabilitation. This position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers an opportunity 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/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree