Medical Assistant - UW Medicine Primary Care at Shoreline

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

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
• 7:00-5:30
• Thursday OFF
• Day Shift

Department Description

Located on Highway 99, in Aurora Village Mall, UW Medicine Primary Care at Shoreline offers primary care appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments.

The clinic's board-certified doctors are dedicated to providing personalized care throughout all stages of life and offer a complete spectrum of primary care services. These include family medicine with obstetrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, obstetrics, gynecology, travel medicine, nutrition services, optometry, aesthetic medicine and sleep medicine.

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

• 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

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
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

About UW Medicine Primary Care

UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. The clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations.

UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees.

Compassion. Innovation. Excellence.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$28.56 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$40.86 hourly

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

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 publicby 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.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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.