MA / Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Diabetes Institute at South Lake Union

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Diabetes Institute at South Lake Union has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). This position is per diem and falls under the Day Shift. The Diabetes Institute is the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, integrating advanced care for patients with all types of diabetes. We also provide specialty care for patients with diabetes, including cardiology, weight loss, nephrology, and podiatry. This role offers a convenient location near public transportation and the opportunity to make a difference for patients and employees, with potential for career growth.

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 OR equivalent
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

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 to provider
Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
Assist provider with procedures and medical exams
Perform point of care testing and report abnormal laboratory values
Assist in transporting patients as required