Medical Assistant - UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah

University of Washington • Issaquah, WA

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About The Position

UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah is hiring a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) to support patient care in its primary care clinic. The clinic provides accessible, personalized care for patients at every stage of life.

This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE (40 hours per week) on the day shift. The schedule is Monday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with 1–2 Saturdays per month. The position offers a pay range of $28.56–$40.86 per hour, with a $4.00-per-hour weekend shift premium.

UW Medicine describes its mission as improving public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing health professionals. Its employees collaborate to provide high-quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment. The University of Washington is committed to an inclusive community and equal opportunity employment.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or another recognized regional or national accreditation board, or equivalent.
• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within six months of hire. Failure to achieve or maintain the designation will result in termination.
• 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 patients, their families, 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 information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed