MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Multiple opportunities)

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

8d • $58,800 - $84,120 • Onsite

About The Position

Husky Health Center at the University of Washington has an outstanding opportunity for two (2) full-time Medical Assistants (MA) to join their growing clinical staff. Reporting to the Medical Assistant Supervisor, the positions will provide support to providers in the direct care and treatment of ambulatory patients in a clinic setting. This is a Classified, 100% FTE, 11-12 month position.

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
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration
• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation during the probationary period.
• Recent experience providing direct patient care in an ambulatory or emergency medicine department/acute care setting
• Knowledge of current infection control standards and practices
• Excellent communication, organization and customer service skills
• Familiarity with front offices processes, electronic medical record systems, (EPIC) and sports medicine, outpatient clinical care and Ob/Gyn
• Comply with privacy and confidentiality rules as required by State and Federal laws
• Demonstrates behaviors that support the UW Medicine “Patients Are First Service” Guidelines

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs, perform injections
• Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
• Act as a liaison between patient, family and providers
• Assist provider with procedures and medical exams and reconcile records
• Perform point of care testing and report abnormal laboratory values
• Assist in transporting patients in Husky Health and to ER as required
• Perform audiograms, tympanograms, visual acuity, EKG tests, and ear lavage per clinician's request
• Participate and comply with the "Point of Care" Competency Program
• Fit patient with DME and ensure necessary paperwork is completed
• Package lab specimens and deliver them to the Lab Dept
• Follow-up with patients regarding lab results, with guidance from providers
• Prepare, stock, monitor supplies, and clean exam rooms and equipment
• Submit medication prior authorization
• Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree