MA-C Medical Assistant — Eye Clinic (Seattle, Full-Time)

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

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center Eye Institute in Seattle is seeking a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) for a full-time, 1-year fixed-term position. 40 hours per week, day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., located on First Hill near public transit.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, chart reconciliation, injections, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians with intraocular injections and laser procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent).
• Must be WA State Medical Assistant-Certified or obtain within 6 months.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records.
• Perform intraocular injections and assist with laser procedures.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms.
• Submit medication prior authorizations.
• Assist Physicians with intraocular injections and laser procedures.
• Act as a liaison between patient, family and providers.
• Perform Visual Field tests and glucose monitoring.
• Schedule new and return appointments; check patients in/out; assist with med refill requests and eye glass prescriptions.
• Assist in transporting patients as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Patient liaison

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited MA program or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Harborview Medical Center Eye Institute in Seattle is seeking a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) for a full-time, 1-year fixed-term position. 40 hours per week, day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., located on First Hill near public transit.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, chart reconciliation, injections, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians with intraocular injections and laser procedures.