Medical Assistant - Sports Medicine Clinic - Ballard (Full Time, Days)

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC - BALLARD (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Req #: 191987 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - SPORTS MEDICINE Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Job Location Detail: 1455 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107 Posting Date: 07/30/2021 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $19.77 - $28.72 per hour Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. This recruitment offers a $4,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive
A higher degree of healthcare.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.
At UW Medical Center – Northwest (formerly Northwest Hospital & Medical Center), 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.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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 Sports Medicine Clinic in Ballard. Our Sports Medicine Clinic treats a broad spectrum of muscle and joint problems, as well as sports injuries and workplace-related injuries. The Medical Assistant will play a key role performing patient care duties, assisting with assigned back office responsibilities, and supporting our physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons and medical providers.
SCHEDULE:
The Medical Assistant will work 40 hours per week. The anticipated work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
When needed, the Medical Assistant may travel to our Sports Medicine Clinic in North Seattle.
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

Administer medication and phone in pharmacy refills

Answer questions and follow through on patient inquiries

May be asked to assist with minimally-invasive procedures

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 work experience in sports medicine, physiatry, or physical medicine & rehabilitation

Familiarity with Epic EMR software
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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