MEDICAL ASSISTANT (60% FTE, DAYS)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their vibrant team at Harborview Medical Center. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with vulnerable populations, providing essential medical support and care coordination. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring that exam rooms are prepared for patient visits while performing critical tasks such as wound care and phlebotomy. With a focus on health equity and community service, this position not only offers career growth but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those served. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Generous Benefits

Work/Life Programs

$5,000 Signing Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant course is required.
• Must obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified designation within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and ready for patients.
• Perform wound care and phlebotomy as needed.
• Coordinate communication flow in the clinic.

Skills

Wound Care

Phlebotomy

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Assistant Course (CAAHEP/ABHES accredited)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

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Job Location: Harborview Medical Center

Posting Date: 02/11/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

Harborview - Pioneer Square Field Based Teams with the Needle Exchange Program has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time, 60% FTE (24 hours per week)
• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Opportunity to work extra shifts
• Day Shift, 10:00-6:30

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Located at The Estelle House in Rainier Valley
• Be part of a diverse team that offers a different MA experience
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Pioneer Square Downtown Programs focus on Harborview's mission population to address health equity issues by increasing access to care in our unique primary care settings, homeless shelters, housing programs or community settings for unhoused and vulnerably housed people. The Pioneer Square Downtown Programs Field Based team embeds providers, RNs and mental health practitioners throughout sites from South Seattle to North Seattle including homeless shelters and low-income supportive housing units. Our team includes two outreach teams (Vital and Homeless Palliative care) as well as providers at the Needle Exchange and a mental health center downtown.

This position is a part of our Healthcare and Housing program but could be redeployed to other sites/programs within the Pioneer Square Downtown Programs. The MA in this role supports the medical team and residents of DESC’s Estelle House in the Rainier Valley. DESC’s The Estelle provides permanent supportive housing for 91 formerly homeless individuals living with serious mental illness or other disabling conditions. As a result of a unique partnership between DESC and Harborview Medical Center, The Estelle provides supportive housing and quality healthcare within the same building. Fifteen units are dedicated to people exiting the hospital with healthcare needs that exceed the services offered in conventional residential care systems, and on-site healthcare is available to all residents. The ideal candidate will be well versed in Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed Care.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, clean and ready for patients
• Perform wound care and phlebotomy
• Prepare medical record for clinic visit
• Coordinate communication flow in the clinic including answering and directing telephone inquiries to the appropriate individual
• Take initiative to maintain patient flow for on-site provider/nurse
• Arrange for lab specimens to be transported to HMC lab
• Schedule appointments for patients and provide care coordination as directed by the nurse onsite

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

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

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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.