MA / Medical Assistant - Primary Care at Northgate
Job Description
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
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 education and/or experience
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card
About the Role
UW Medicine Primary Care at Northgate has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).
Work schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Day Shift
Department description: Conveniently located along I-5 near the Northgate Transit Center, UW Medicine Primary Care at Northgate offers primary care appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments.
Position highlights: Opportunity to provide career growth, convenient location, and support for employee development.
Qualifications
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 education and/or experience
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card
Skills
None specifically listed, but strong communication and administrative skills are required.
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Pay
Pay Range Minimum: $28.56 hourly
Pay Range Maximum: $40.86 hourly
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Union/Bargaining Unit
SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance