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MA / Medical Assistant - UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$51,757 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
No Telework Seattle, WA Full time
REQ-0000135917
- Job Description
- UW Medicine Primary Care at OPMC
- has an outstanding opportunity for a
- Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).
- WORK SCHEDULE
- + Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) + Monday-Friday + Day Shift
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- Located just off of I-5 in north Seattle, UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center is open six days a week.
(Our Saturday schedules vary. Please call ahead before visiting on a Saturday.) Our board-certified physicians provide a full spectrum of primary care, including annual wellness and preventive healthcare services, management of chronic conditions, treatment of acute conditions, mental health services and routine gynecologic exams. We believe that continuity of care — a shared goal that fosters ongoing, caring relationships between patients and healthcare providers — is vital to keeping you healthy in the long term.
- 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 boardOR 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.
- Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
- Pay Range Minimum:
- $28.56 hourly
- Pay Range Maximum:
- $40.86 hourly
- Other Compensation:
- - •
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 the UW
- Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
- 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 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) . 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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . Use the filters or enter keywords in the search box (such as "custodian," "nursing" or "manager") to explore available opportunities. To find
- temporary
- opportunities, enter "temporary" in the search box.
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- You must log into Workday and apply internally through the UW Jobs Hub.
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Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance