Certified Medical Assistant - Breast Surgery Clinic (Day Shift)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest’s Breast Surgery Clinic seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) to join a compassionate care team in Seattle. You will room patients, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms and assist providers with procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include medication prior authorizations, point-of-care testing, reporting lab values, and coordinating between patients, families and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP/ABHES or other recognized credential.
• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve within 6 months of hire.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records.
• Perform injections.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms.
• Submit medication prior authorizations.
• Recognize symptoms of common illnesses and report to provider.
• Act as liaison between patient, family and providers.
• Assist provider with procedures and exams.
• Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal lab values.
• Transport patients as required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

CPR/BLS

Education

MA program accreditation (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Job description

UW Medical Center-Northwest’s Breast Surgery Clinic seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) to join a compassionate care team in Seattle. You will room patients, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms and assist providers with procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include medication prior authorizations, point-of-care testing, reporting lab values, and coordinating between patients, families and clinicians.