MA / Medical Assistant - UW Medicine-Northwest Urology, Kidney, & Pelvic Health Clinic
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Urology, Kidney, & Pelvic Health Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). The Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Northwest provides surgical and nonsurgical care for urologic disorders. The Kidney Stone Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest was the first comprehensive center for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones in the Puget Sound region. Our multidisciplinary team of experts in urology, nephrology and nutrition cares for patients suffering from acute or recurrent kidney stones. By unifying services in a single location, we deliver better and more efficient care at every phase of treatment and prevention of this painful condition.
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
Benefits
- Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
