MA / Medical Assistant - OB/GYN at Harborview

Resonance CX Partners identifies and validates career opportunities that align with experienced professionals' values. This position is with Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine.

About the Role

Harborview - OB/GYN has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). This is a regular position working 32 hours per week on the day shift.

Department Description

The Women's Clinic at Harborview provides family planning, infertility diagnosis and treatment, and pregnancy and gynecological care to women of all ages. The clinic operates with interdisciplinary teams including doctors from the UW School of Medicine, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, residents, pharmacists, medical assistants, social workers, nutritionists, cultural case managers, and interpreters.

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 do so will result in termination)
• 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 Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It provides specialized care for patients throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. The center offers leading-edge care in emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health, and substance abuse care. Employees are committed to the institution's vital role in the community and the region.

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing future healthcare professionals. The system 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. Nearly 29,000 professionals collaborate to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student, and colleague is valued.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $28.27 – $40.44

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit UW Jobs Benefits for Staff.

Schedule

• Part-time, 32 hours per week (80% FTE)
• Day shift
• First shift
• Regular position (not temporary)

This position is part of the WFSE HMC bargaining unit.