Medical Assistant - Certified (Per Diem)

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED (PER DIEM)

Req #: 238333 Department: General Internal Medicine Center at UW Medical Cen Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/general-inter Job Location: Seattle - Other Job Location Detail: 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA 98105 Posting Date: 09/06/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $26.91 - $38.50 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive
General Internal Medicine Center at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).
WORK SCHEDULE

PER DIEM

8hr Shifts starting at around 8am
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Located in the University District, the General Internal Medicine Center at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients, including preventive medicine services, assessment and treatment of acute medical problems and monitoring and treatment of chronic diseases. We are a dynamic teaching clinic, focused on providing patient-centered care grounded in the best available medical evidence.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records

Perform injections

Prepare and clean exam rooms

Submit medication prior authorizations

Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider

Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers

Assist provider with procedures and medical exams

Perform point of care testing and report abnormal laboratory values

Assist in transporting patients as required
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

REQUIREMENTS: L-CM | MEDICAL ASST CERT - WA State

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