MA / Medical Assistant - Heart Transplant Specialist

About the role

The UW Medical Center-Montlake - Heart Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

Work schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Day Shift.

Position highlights

This is a Day Shift position. It is an integral member of the larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research and teaching within the organization. The position is conveniently located near public transportation and offers career growth opportunities.

Primary job responsibilities

• Appropriately coordinates testing required to complete the transplant evaluation work-up at the direction of the Post-Transplant RN Coordinator
• Appropriately coordinates testing requirements in the post-transplant phase of care at the direction of the Post-Transplant RN Coordinator
• Takes the opportunity with every contact to educate patients and caregivers about their transplant medications, signs and symptoms of infection
• In collaboration with Transplant RN Coordinators, may provide pre and post-transplant teaching to the patient and their caregivers and documents the findings in the medical record
• Works collaboratively with the team, assisting colleagues when necessary to ensure the program functions at the most efficient level
• Enters VAD equipment serial numbers in the appropriate database system at the time of implantation and throughout the care continuum, as indicated
• Participates in the Transplant Program quality improvement process and related projects and working groups, as indicated

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 Medical Center-montlake

The UW Medical Center-Montlake is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

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

Compensation, benefits and position details

Pay Range Minimum: $28.27 hourly Pay Range Maximum $40.44 hourly Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit here. Shift First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 100.00%

About The UW

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 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.