MA / Medical Assistant - Urgent Care at Mountlake Terrace

About the role

UW Medicine Urgent Care at Mountlake Terrace has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

Work schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

• 4x10 hour shifts including 1 weekend day
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 10-8:30pm
• Saturday: 8-6:30pm
• Day Shift

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

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

Primary job 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 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 Medicine

UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. The clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations. UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees.

Compensation, benefits and position details

Pay Range: Minimum: $28.56 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $40.86 hourly

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%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance