Medical Assistant - UW Medicine Primary Care at Shoreline
About The Position
UW Medicine Primary Care at Shoreline is hiring a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) to support patient care at its primary care clinic in Aurora Village Mall in Shoreline. The clinic provides a broad range of primary care services and appointments six days a week, including evening and same-day appointments. This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE (40 hours per week). The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Thursdays off. It is a day-shift role. The position is represented by SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance. The stated pay range is $28.56 to $40.86 per hour. The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients by preparing rooms, assisting with exams and procedures, performing clinical tasks and point-of-care testing, and helping coordinate communication and care. UW Medicine describes its workplace as focused on compassion, innovation, excellence, continuous employee development, and a respectful, welcoming environment.
Requirements
- Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or another recognized regional or national accreditation board, or equivalent.
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified designation, or ability to achieve it within six months of hire. Failure to achieve or maintain the designation will result in termination of employment.
- 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 the patient, the patient’s family, 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; the posting directs applicants to the UW staff benefits website for details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
