Medical Assistant- Subspecialty coordination specialist

About the role

This position includes a sign on bonus for eligible new hires joining Seattle Children's! This position will support the Sports Cardiology Program. Our Sports Cardiology Program is a specialized pediatric cardiology clinic designed for children and teens who participate in competitive athletics or high level of exercise. The primary location is Seattle, however, in the future staff may be required to travel to other sites including Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination services to patients within designated sub-specialty populations.
• Services will begin with the evaluation/diagnosis of the patient, continuing throughout the care continuum, including the follow-up care needed to maintain access and continuity of care.
• Provides clinical assistance and performs diagnostic testing within the MA scope of practice.
• Specialized tasks include the creation and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations, management of patient information, QI projects, and research data for ambulatory patients.
• The focus will be on the improvement of patient care, safety, and patient/family experience through significant interaction with both internal and external patients and stakeholders.
• Aid families to address/resolve questions/concerns, as well as, support interactions between the sub-specialty team and the patients/families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of healthcare experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant designation by Washington Department of Health (DOH).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).

Qualifications

• Preferred: Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Current National Medical Assistant Association Certification (eligible for premium).
• Bachelor’s Degree or at least two (2) years of college coursework in health care or related field.
• Significant experience working with the general public in a healthcare/customer service environment.
• Knowledge and experience with healthcare payor authorizations.
• Familiarity with other cultures/bilingual skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

Pay

Compensation Range: $26.51 - $39.76 per hour

Schedule

Full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community.

The future starts here. Our Commitment Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.