Req #: 229860

　　Department: UW MEDICINE - ALL LOCATIONS

　　Posting Date: 02/26/2024

　　Closing Info: Closes On 04/01/2024

　　Salary: $4,528 - $6,545 per month

　　Shift: First Shift

　　Notes: 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. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

　　$5,000 Sign-On Bonus available to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive UW Medicine Montlake, Harborview, Northwest, and Primary Care clinics have outstanding opportunities for Full-Time & Part-Time [VARIOUS SHIFTS] Medical Assistants .

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

　　Convenient locations

　　Close proximity to public transportation MEDICAL ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

　　UWMC Headache Clinic (Full time, Days)

　　UWMC Neurosciences (Full time, Days)

　　UWMC Heart Institute (Full time, Days)

　　UWMC Float Pool (Part time, Days)

　　HMC Vascular (Full time, Days)

　　HMC Endoscopy (Full time, Days)

　　HMC Pediatrics (Part time, Days)

　　HMC Neurosurgery (Full time, Days)

　　HMC Pioneer Square (Full time, Days)

　　HMC Family Medicine (Fixed duration through 7/31/24)

　　HMC Eye Institute located @ SLU (Full time, Days)

　　NW Float Pool (Full time, Days)

　　Primary Care- Woodinville (Part time, Days)

　　Primary Care- South Lake Union (Full time, Days)

　　Primary Care- Outpatient Medical Center (Full time, Days) 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　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 MEDICINE MONTLAKE UW Medical Center – Montlake’s culture of excellence emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and a supportive environment that puts patients first — a place where every team member is heard and every contribution is valued. Our patient-centered care is powered by exploration. For more than 50 years, we’ve made discoveries that have helped set medical standards worldwide. Education is part of everything we do. From first of their kind, life-saving surgical procedures to routine adult, maternal and newborn medicine, we’re training the next generation of medical professionals.

　　Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake) Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

　　ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE 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.

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