Certified Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Growth & Impact

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

Job summary

UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah is recruiting a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) for a 40-hour-per-week, day-shift position. The role supports patient intake, vital signs, injections, and coordination between patients, families, and providers in a busy primary care setting.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited MA program and MA-C certification or be within 6 months of achieving it, with BLS CPR required. Washington state certification is mandatory to maintain employment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES or equivalent.
• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve within 6 months of hire.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

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 report to provider.
• Act as a liaison between patient, 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.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Injections

Exam room prep

Care coordination

Education

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

Job description

UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah is recruiting a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) for a 40-hour-per-week, day-shift position. The role supports patient intake, vital signs, injections, and coordination between patients, families, and providers in a busy primary care setting.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited MA program and MA-C certification or be within 6 months of achieving it, with BLS CPR required. Washington state certification is mandatory to maintain employment.