Medical Assistant - Breast Surgery - UW Medicine-Northwest

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center–Northwest’s Breast Surgery Clinic at Meridian Pavilion is hiring a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C). The clinic evaluates breast abnormalities and develops screening plans for people at higher-than-average risk of breast cancer. It treats benign breast problems and breast cancer, offering individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s disease, genetics, life circumstances, and other factors. The care team includes nationally recognized healthcare professionals with extensive clinical knowledge and surgical expertise.

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by rooming patients, taking vital signs, reconciling records, assisting with exams and procedures, performing injections and point-of-care testing, and communicating findings to providers. The position also includes preparing exam rooms, submitting medication prior authorizations, liaising among patients, families, and providers, and assisting with patient transport as needed.

This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., on the day shift. The hourly pay range is $28.56–$40.86. The role is part of the SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance bargaining unit. UW Medicine emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care, teamwork, professional growth, and an inclusive, respectful environment.

Requirements

• Complete a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or another recognized regional or national accreditation board, or have equivalent qualifications.
• Hold Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified status or achieve it within six months of hire; failure to achieve or maintain this designation will result in termination.
• Hold a valid American Heart Association 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 them to the provider.
• Act as a liaison between patients, patients’ families, and providers.
• Assist the provider with procedures and medical exams.
• Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal laboratory values.
• Assist with transporting patients as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed