Medical Assistant - Breast Surgery - UW Medicine-Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest’s Breast Surgery Clinic at Meridian Pavilion is hiring a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C). The clinic evaluates breast abnormalities and develops screening plans for people at higher-than-average risk of breast cancer. It treats benign breast problems and breast cancer, offering personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s disease, genetics, life circumstances, and other individual factors. The care team includes nationally recognized healthcare professionals with clinical and surgical expertise in diagnosing and treating breast disease and breast cancer. This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the day shift. The position includes convenient access to public transportation, the opportunity to make a difference for patients and employees, and opportunities for career growth.
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 status 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 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 examination 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 examinations.
- Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal laboratory values.
- Assist with transporting patients as required.
Benefits
- Benefits information is available through 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
