Certified Medical Assistant – Genetics Clinic (Admin/Rooming)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center - Montlake, Genetics Clinic in Seattle, is seeking a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) for a full-time role. The position blends in-basket administrative work with occasional patient rooming, vital signs, injections, and assistive support for procedures.

The role supports patient care teams in a highly regarded academic medical system, with strong growth opportunities and convenient transit access. Work schedule is 40 hours weekly, day shift, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Completion of an MA program accredited by CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent.
• Must be WA State MA-Certified or achieve within 6 months of hire.
• Valid AHA 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 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

Skills

Vital signs

Room patients

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) or eligible within 6 months

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program or equivalent

CPR BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

UW Medical Center - Montlake, Genetics Clinic in Seattle, is seeking a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) for a full-time role. The position blends in-basket administrative work with occasional patient rooming, vital signs, injections, and assistive support for procedures.

The role supports patient care teams in a highly regarded academic medical system, with strong growth opportunities and convenient transit access. Work schedule is 40 hours weekly, day shift, Monday–Friday.