Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Day Shift

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine Primary Care in Shoreline, WA is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) for a full-time, 40-hour work week on a day shift. The clinic provides primary care services and supports patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will complete an accredited MA program and hold WA MA-C certification or be eligible within 6 months, with current BLS. Growth opportunities exist within UW Medicine and the role offers a stable schedule near transit.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES or other recognized accrediting body OR equivalent
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or eligible to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
• Valid American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR card
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where licensure/certification is required

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 liaison between patient, family and providers
• Assist provider with procedures and exams
• Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal lab values
• Assist in transporting patients as required

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

UW Medicine Primary Care in Shoreline, WA is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) for a full-time, 40-hour work week on a day shift. The clinic provides primary care services and supports patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will complete an accredited MA program and hold WA MA-C certification or be eligible within 6 months, with current BLS. Growth opportunities exist within UW Medicine and the role offers a stable schedule near transit.