MA / Medical Assistant - Eastside Specialty Clinic

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). This is a full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) position, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Day Shift. The Eastside Specialty Center has relocated and added more specialties to serve the growing Eastside community, focusing on listening to individual patients' needs for better outcomes. This position offers a convenient location near public transportation and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and employees, 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