Advanced Heart Failure MA-C — Growth, Impact, Day Shift

University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UW Medical Center-Montlake Heart Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) for a full-time day shift in Seattle. You will support Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support teams in outpatient care, coordinating with RN Coordinators to meet patient needs across the care continuum.

You will review lab results, prepare clinics for VAD patients, document in EMR, and communicate with patients about appointments and plans.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified.
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR.

Responsibilities

Provides between-visit-care support for the aligned teams.
Reviews and inputs lab results.
Assists with clinic prep by reviewing clinic schedules and pending orders for heart failure patients and releasing orders for ventricular assist device patients.
Appropriately documents findings and interventions in the patient’s medical record.
Requests outside records and imaging and uploads these to electronic medical records.
Directly communicate with patients regarding upcoming appointments, studies, plans of care, and procedures.
Prepares equipment for VAD implants.
Manages VAD equipment, orders equipment, and accurately tracks VAD inventory.
Performs role related duties as required.