MA / Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology at Montlake

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

8d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Radiation Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). The Radiation Oncology Services team at UW Medical Center – Montlake provides comprehensive and personalized evaluation, consultation, diagnosis, planning, radiotherapy and follow-up for all of our cancer patients and patients with non-malignant conditions. Radiation therapy services are provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center are recognized every year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best. We put you and your family at the center of your care.

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