MA / Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Emergency Department at Northwest

About the role

The Medical Assistant - Certified position at UW Medical Center-Northwest's Emergency Department offers shift differential pay, convenient shifts, and a commitment to providing quality emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Perform Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care
• Absorb and document patient history, medications, and vital signs
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Assist RN with triage process
• 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
• Transport patients within hospital departments

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES or equivalent
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or must achieve this designation within 6 months of hire
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

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Pay

Minimum: $26.91 hourly
Maximum: $38.47 hourly

Schedule

First Shift