Procedure Medical Assistant - Fixed Duration - Urology at Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Endoscopy has an outstanding opportunity for a Procedure Medical Assistant. WORK SCHEDULE Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Fixed duration for 6 months Day Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Northwest provides surgical and nonsurgical care for urologic disorders—one of the most uncomfortable, inconvenient and embarrassing health issues. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UW Medical Center's urology program among the top in the nation. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Includes intensive training to become an expert in Urology procedures and equipment sterilization Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide 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 to provider
- Obtain specimens
- Follow regulatory guidelines and policies to clean and store endoscopes
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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