Medical Assistant Job at University of Washington

University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195

$4,146 - $5,933 a month
Benefits:
The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.


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

UW Medicine at Northwest has outstanding opportunities for Full-Time & Part-Time [VARIOUS SHIFTS] Medical Assistants. The successful candidates are responsible for promoting efficient patient flow and assisting the provider with patient care, procedures, tests and record keeping.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
  • NW Endoscopy (Full-time and INTERMITTENT)
  • NW Digestive Health Center (Full-time)
  • NW Surgical Services and Hernia Center (Full-Time, Days)
  • NW Float Team (Full-time, 8:00-4:30pm)
  • NW Urology (Full-Time and 6 month fixed-duration, Days)

    PRIMARY 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

  • REQUIRED 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 UW MEDICINE NORTHWEST
    UW Medical Center - Northwest is a good friend and neighbor in North Seattle and south Snohomish county, providing a nationally recognized level of care with a 60-year record of meeting local needs. Every team member is treated with kindness and respect and valued for their unique contribution to the healing and well-being of each patient. And every team member is encouraged to grow professionally. As part of the UW Medicine community of care, we offer a stable, rewarding, healthy work environment with great benefits and opportunities for advancement.

    Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
    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.

    REQUIREMENTS:


    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.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    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.

    COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

    Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.




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