MA / Medical Assistant - Urgent Care at Mountlake Terrace
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 Urgent Care at Mountlake Terrace has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).
Work Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts including 1 weekend day (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 10-8:30pm, Saturday 8-6:30pm)
Department Description: Urgent Care at Mountlake Terrace provides same-day care for minor illnesses and injuries that are not emergencies for both adults and kids, seven days a week (see our holiday schedule).
Position Highlights: Opportunity to provide career growth, convenient location near public transportation.
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 specified
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
Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)
Union/Bargaining Unit
SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance