MA / Medical Assistant - Heart Transplant Specialist

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake's Heart Institute is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) to serve as a Heart Transplant Specialist. This specialized role involves working in an outpatient setting alongside Post and Pre Transplant Nurse Coordinators to support patients throughout their transplant journey, encompassing all phases of care from referral to post-transplant, and ensuring continuity of care. The Heart Transplant Specialist is a vital part of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to patient care, research, and teaching within the organization. The position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives and provide 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.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

Appropriately coordinates testing required to complete the transplant evaluation work-up at the direction of the Post-Transplant RN Coordinator.
Appropriately coordinates testing requirements in the post-transplant phase of care at the direction of the Post-Transplant RN Coordinator.
Provides documentation to providers, Emergency Medical Services, local hospital and electric company at transplant discharge.
Educates patients and caregivers about their transplant medications, signs and symptoms of infection with every contact.
In collaboration with Transplant RN Coordinators, may provide pre and post-transplant teaching to the patient and their caregivers and documents the findings in the medical record.
Works collaboratively with the team, assisting colleagues when necessary to ensure the program functions at the most efficient level.
Enters VAD equipment serial numbers in the appropriate database system at the time of implantation and throughout the care continuum, as indicated.
Participates in the Transplant Program quality improvement process and related projects and working groups, as indicated.