Medical Assistant - Urology Clinic (Full Time, Days)

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - UROLOGY CLINIC (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Req #: 192677 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - UROLOGY CLINIC Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 04/26/2022 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $21.67 - $31.00 per hour Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift This recruitment offers a $4,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive
UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a full time (100% FTE, 40 hours per week), day shift CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT to join our Urology Clinic. For over 30 years, our Urology Clinic has offered specialized, customized treatments for urologic disorders. We value spending time with our patients in an environment that provides dignity, comfort, and the highest quality of care.
BENEFITS PLAN:
Medical Assistants are eligible for 10 healthcare plans, a state pension, a 403(b), a student loan forgiveness program, child and dependent care assistance, and state discounts on local gyms and wellness services. For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here.
SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Our Urology Clinic is open 8:00am - 5:00pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bring patients to exam rooms and document heart rate, blood pressure, height and weight

Obtain patient history, determine patient needs, and prepare patient to see the medical provider

Accurately and thoroughly document the provision of patient care

Answer patient questions and follow through on patient inquiries

Administer medications and injections

Phone in pharmacy refills and oversee prior authorizations

Aid in the scheduling of procedures or tests

Ensure exam rooms are properly stocked with equipment and supplies

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 education/experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation during the probationary period. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment.

DESIRED:

Previous experience in an outpatient clinic setting

Familiarity with Epic EMR software
At UW Medical Center – Northwest , we’re proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. We’re one of the safest places to get care – among the top 5% in the country. Additionally, with an ambulatory network that includes over 30 outpatient clinics, 200 employees, and a world-class staff of healthcare professionals, we are proud to provide a wide spectrum of primary and specialty care across the Greater Seattle Area.
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UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

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