MA / Medical Assistant - Reproductive Medicine

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Reproductive Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). Located in Seattle’s University District, the Center for Reproductive Health and Fertility at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt provides diagnosis and treatment for complex hormonal and reproductive health issues. Our highly trained reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists treat conditions that affect fertility, such as infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. The clinic also manages a full range of reproductive concerns — from surgical consultations for congenital uterine anomalies, to endocrine disorders like PCOS, to hormone therapy for premature ovarian insufficiency and menopause. Some of our specialized services include: Fertility preservation for pediatric and adult patients with cancer or those facing treatments that may jeopardize their future fertility Low- and high-tech fertility treatments including counseling, IVF, preimplantation genetic testing, and third-party reproductive care Seamless transition to obstetrical care for UW Medicine patients receiving care for low- and high-risk pregnancies Consultations for peri- and post-menopausal patients by Menopause Society-certified practitioners (for existing UW Medicine primary care and OB-GYN patients) Collaboration with partners in nutrition, urology, oncology, and pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and many others Our doors are open to everyone with these reproductive health challenges, including single people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-binary individuals and families. We are here to partner in your health care. UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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