Lead Medical Assistant

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Montlake Dermatology at Roosevelt is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant - Certified to oversee daily operations for the dermatology clinic in Seattle. You will lead the MA team, assign staffing, and ensure smooth clinic flow to provide timely patient care.

The role requires MA certification, completion of an accredited program, and BLS; a strong focus on mentoring staff and coordinating care with physicians is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent
• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve within 6 months of hire
• Valid BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR from AHA

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to medical assistants
• Schedule and assign medical assistants to ensure appropriate staffing
• Train medical assistants and others and serve as a resource to clinical providers
• Participate in the interview process for medical assistants and other clinical hires
• Train and orient new employees
• Manage clinic flow to ensure timely patient visits
• Provide education to clinic patients
• Coordinate care with providers to ensure timely follow-up on test results

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Training & orientation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited MA program

Job description

UW Medical Center-Montlake- Dermatology at Roosevelt has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Medical Assistant - Certified.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Dermatology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt provides comprehensive dermatological care for patients with various skin conditions.

We evaluate all skin conditions, from general to specialized care, for patients from all age groups. We also have specialized clinics for the evaluation and treatment of hair loss, atypical moles, nail disorders, cutaneous lymphomas, contact dermatitis and dermatology/rheumatology overlap conditions.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to medical assistants
• Schedule and assign medical assistants to ensure appropriate staffing
• Train medical assistants and others and serve as a resource to other clinical providers
• Participate in the interview process for medical assistants and other clinical hires
• Train and orient new employees
• Manage clinic flow using organizational ability to effectively prioritize work tasks to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and that clinic needs are met
• Provide accurate, appropriate, and culturally sensitive education to clinic patients
• Oversee coordination of care by assisting providers in the maintenance of clinic processes to ensure timely follow-up on reported test results
• Perform related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board OR equivalent
• Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.