Job Details
Location:
University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake, 1959, Northeast Pacific Street, Montlake, University District, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98195, USA
Posted:
Jun 26, 2025
Job Description
MEDICAL ASSISTANT (90% FTE, NIGHTS)
Req #: 247048 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 06/24/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: 90% of $4,664 - $6,673 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Limited Recruitment:
Open to UW Employees only If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please
login to your UW employee profile to apply. 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 Medical Center-Montlake - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a
Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE Part time, 90% FTE (36 hours per week)
Night Shift
3, 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm - 7:30am
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Shift differential pay
Ideal for anyone looking to work outside of regular clinic hours
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
At UW Medical Center – Montlake, the No. 1 ranked hospital in Washington state (U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024), is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and highly trained emergency nurses who provide high-quality, compassionate emergency care for all in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As part of a major medical center and located on the University of Washington campus, the emergency department is equipped to treat the most complex and critical emergency medical conditions and illnesses. We provide specialized care in areas such as cardiology, stroke, high-risk pregnancy—including a neonatal intensive care unit—oncology, transplantation and orthopedics.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care
Assists patients to exam room and documents patient history, medications and vital signs
Prepare and clean exam rooms
Assists RN with triage process
Facilitates flow of patients and maximizes operational efficiency
Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
Assist provider with procedures and medical exams
Transports patients within hospital departments
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
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
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. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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] .
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 .
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