Certified Medical Assistant - Float Pool, Day Shift, +$1.50/hr

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float pay premium

Public transportation nearby

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is hiring a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) for its Float Pool. This full-time, 40-hour schedule runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm on the Day Shift.

The MA-C will perform vital signs, injections, room preparation, and prior authorizations, floating across units as needed. The role requires completion of an accredited MA program, WA MA-Certification within 6 months, and AHA BLS CPR.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Must obtain WA MA-Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current AHA BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records.
• Perform injections and assist provider with procedures.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms and handle documentation.
• Submit prior authorizations for medications.
• Report abnormal lab values and liaise between patient, family, and providers.
• Assist in transporting patients as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Exam room prep

Prior authorizations

Patient liaison

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited MA program or equivalent

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or within 6 months

AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR

Job description

Harborview Medical Center is hiring a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) for its Float Pool. This full-time, 40-hour schedule runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm on the Day Shift.

The MA-C will perform vital signs, injections, room preparation, and prior authorizations, floating across units as needed. The role requires completion of an accredited MA program, WA MA-Certification within 6 months, and AHA BLS CPR.