Medical Assistant - UW Medicine Primary Care at Ballard
About The Position
UW Medicine Primary Care at Ballard is hiring a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) to provide primary care support in a clinic serving patients in Ballard, Magnolia, and nearby communities. The clinic offers personalized primary care across every stage of life, including routine checkups, chronic condition management, and treatment for illness and injury. This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE (40 hours per week) on the day shift. Shift options are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rotating Saturday shifts are scheduled about once per month. The position is part of the SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance bargaining unit. Pay ranges from $28.56 to $40.86 per hour. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. The organization emphasizes integrity, compassion, inclusion, and a respectful, welcoming 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 designation or achieve it within six months of hire; failure to achieve or maintain the designation will result in termination.
- Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as licensure, certification, or registration, apply.
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, their families, and providers.
- Assist providers with procedures and medical exams.
- Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal laboratory values.
- Assist in transporting patients as required.
Benefits
- Benefits are available; details are provided on the University of Washington staff benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
