University of Washington is hiring: MA / Medical Assistant - Sports Medicine in

MA / Medical Assistant - Sports Medicine

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Sports Medicine at OPMC has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

Overview

Location: North Seattle. Employment type: Part-time/Per diem; Schedule: Day shift; Hours: Between 20-40 hours per week depending on staffing needs.

Position Highlights

• Per diem
• Between 20-40 hours per week depending on staffing needs
• Day Shift

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 CAAHEP or ABHES or other recognized regional/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

About UW Medical Center-Northwest

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. It is nationally ranked in several specialties and offers emergency, inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. The Northwest campus is located in north Seattle on a 44-acre campus near the Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $27.18 – $38.89 hourly. For information about benefits for this position, visit the UW benefits page.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America). This is a temporary position with 0.00% FTE.

About The UW / Equal Opportunity

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Higher Education

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