Medical Assistant - Dermatology - UW Medical Center-Montlake (Roosevelt)
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Montlake Dermatology is hiring a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) for its Roosevelt clinic. The clinic provides comprehensive dermatological care for patients of all ages, treating general and specialized skin conditions. Services include care for hair loss, atypical moles, nail disorders, cutaneous lymphomas, contact dermatitis, dermatology/rheumatology overlap conditions, chronic skin conditions, phototherapy, and surgical treatment of symptomatic benign and malignant skin conditions, including skin cancers. This regular, full-time position is 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday on the day shift. The clinic is conveniently located near public transportation. The role offers the opportunity to support patients and employees and to pursue career growth. UW Medical Center is an acute-care academic medical center with Montlake and Northwest campuses. It is a teaching hospital and research center recognized with Magnet Hospital status, and it emphasizes compassionate patient care, medical advances, and staff professional growth. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve public health through medical knowledge, outstanding care, and the preparation of health professionals. Its workforce collaborates to provide high-quality work with integrity and compassion in a respectful and welcoming environment. The University of Washington is committed to an inclusive, respectful community and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or another recognized regional or national accreditation board, or equivalent.
- 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.
- 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 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, patients’ families, and providers.
- Assist providers with procedures and medical examinations.
- Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal laboratory values.
- Assist in transporting patients as required.
Benefits
- The posting directs applicants to the UW staff benefits information page; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
