Procedure Medical Assistant - Urology - UW Medical Center-Montlake
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Montlake - Urology has an outstanding opportunity for a Procedure Medical Assistant. The Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake diagnoses and treats a variety of urologic problems. The facility includes two multidisciplinary clinics—the Prostate Oncology Center and the Urogynecology Clinic—a general urology clinic and a variety of specialized urology clinics. The general urology clinic is for patients with problems involving urinary voiding infection and urologic pain. Specialized clinics include a stone clinic, a cancer clinic for patients with kidney, bladder and testis/penis cancer, an infertility clinic and a clinic for sexual problems, including erectile dysfunction. This position includes intensive training to become an expert in Urology procedures and equipment sterilization. It is conveniently located near public transportation, offers the chance to make a difference for patients and employees, and provides opportunities 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
Responsibilities
- Provides support with Urology equipment while assisting in procedures
- Obtain specimens
- Follow regulatory guidelines and policies to clean and store scopes
- Call and educate patients on their upcoming procedure; provide instructions and escalate scheduling concerns
- Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
- Prepare and clean exam rooms
- Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
- Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
- Assist in transporting patients as required
Benefits
- 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
No Education Listed
