Medical Assistant - Covid Testing Site (Temporary / Per Diem, Days)

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - COVID TESTING SITE (TEMPORARY / PER DIEM, DAYS)

Req #: 210411 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - COVID TESTING SITE Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 07/27/2022 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $22.78 - $31.62 per hour Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Notes: This position is temporary and can be renewed each year. To view the UW definition of temporary, click here. UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary (0% FTE, variable hours per week), day shift CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT to join our COVID Testing Site. This is a great opportunity to be part of our local response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Medical Assistant will play a multi-faceted role at the COVID Testing Site. The Medical Assistant will assist with patient sample collection, provide patient care coordination, and will play a key role ensuring smooth test site operations.
SCHEDULE:
The Medical Assistant will regularly work Saturdays and Sundays from 7am - 3:30pm. The Medical Assistant will also work Monday - Friday from 7am - 3:30pm on a per diem basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up and tear down the COVID Testing Site

Clean, organize, and restock supplies onsite

Maintain site cleanliness, wiping down all tables, chairs and similar surfaces

Call security to lock up testing site at the end of the day

Break down bags at the end of the day

Transport lab tubes to the appropriate departments

Greet patients and employees at garage test site

Direct individuals to the swabbing station

Pull, prep, and verify swab bag for utilization

Swab patients and employees at the COVID Testing Site

Verify patient demographics

Swab individuals and place sample in fridge

Schedule, change, and cancel appointments for tests

Review no-shows and call to reschedule

Maintain Reports for leadership

Other Testing Site Responsibilities

Monitor flow of collections site to ensure efficient workflow

Answer, log, and redirect phone calls regarding COVID 19

Monitor, respond and document employee health emails and in-basket for EPIC

Review patient appointments to ensure tests are completed in a timely manner

Review and make corrections to employee information on various digital platforms

Monitor test results and update Redcap

Prepare COVID specimen bags for swabbing

Complete check-ins in EPIC

Maintain communication with resource staff at UW Medicine

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:

At least 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience

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.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.
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.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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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