Medical Assistant (100% Fte, Days)

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (100% FTE, DAYS)

Req #: 239850 Department: UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE AT BELLTOWN Job Location: UW Medicine Primary Care Posting Date: 10/31/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $27.18 - $38.89 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
UW Primary Care - Belltown has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant
WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

Monday-Friday

Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Ideally located for those living or working near downtown Seattle, UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown offers appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments. Medical advice is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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

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 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] .

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