MA / Medical Assistant - Float Pool at Montlake

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). The Ambulatory Float Team provides short-term and long-term staffing coverage for planned and unplanned absences throughout Montlake Ambulatory Clinics. The Medical Assistant will float to ambulatory clinics for ad hoc and ongoing assignments and perform duties to assist healthcare professionals in the examination and treatment of patients in various ambulatory settings. The Medical Assistant will support a wide variety of practices, including sports medicine, surgical services, and medical specialties.

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

• Float pay premium
• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Opportunity to provide career growth
• Outstanding benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty

What This Job Offers

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