Medical Assistant - Vascular Center - UW Medical Center-Northwest

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest’s Vascular Center is seeking a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) to support patient care in its clinic or procedural center, depending on operational needs. The Vascular Center provides a broad range of vascular services using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies and a multidisciplinary approach to care. The role includes preparing patients and exam rooms, supporting providers with procedures and examinations, performing point-of-care testing, and coordinating patient communication and follow-up. The position is full-time at 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, on the day shift. Hours will be determined by operational needs. UW Medical Center is a teaching hospital and research center committed to compassionate patient care, medical advances, and staff development. The Northwest campus provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care in north Seattle. UW Medicine emphasizes integrity, compassion, teamwork, and a respectful and welcoming environment for patients, families, students, and colleagues.

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 achievement of this designation 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 for Healthcare Provider CPR card.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, 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, patients’ families, and providers.
Assist providers with procedures and medical examinations.
Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal laboratory values.
Assist in transporting patients as required.
Manage MyChart in-basket tasks, check in patients, and schedule follow-up visits as needed.
Work in the clinic or procedural center as assigned according to operational needs.