MEDICAL ASSISTANT
University of Washington
Req #: 238865
Department: Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/urology-uwmc
Job Location Detail: Surgery Pavilion, 1959 NE Pacific St., 1st Floor, SP 1266, Seattle, WA 98195
Posting Date: 09/30/2024
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary: $4,664 - $6,673 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: **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. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf)
**This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine** **UW Medical Center-Montlake -** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Medical Assistant.** **WORK SCHEDULE**
+ Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
+ Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
+ Day Shift **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**
+ Conveniently located near public transportation
+ Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
+ Opportunity to provide career growth **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** The Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake diagnoses and treats a variety of urologic problems. The facility includes two multidisciplinary clinics—the Prostate Oncology Center and the Urogynecology Clinic—a general urology clinic and a variety of specialized urology clinics. **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 **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
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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