University of Washington
MA / Medical Assistant - Emergency Department
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
MA / Medical Assistant - Emergency Department. Part time, 60% FTE (24 hours per week). Night shift, 2, 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm – 7:30am. This recruitment offers a $5,000 signing bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine. Primary Job Responsibilities
Perform Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care Assist patients to exam room and document patient history, medications and vital signs Prepare and clean exam rooms Assist RN with triage process 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 Transport patients within hospital departments 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 About UW Medical Center - Northwest
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. It is ranked among the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State with compassionate patient care and ongoing medical advances. The Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a 44-acre campus near the Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Position Highlights
Shift differential pay Ideal for anyone looking to work outside of regular clinic hours Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $27.18 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $38.89 hourly Overtime eligible; $5,000 sign-on bonus; Night/Evening/Weekend Shift Premiums Benefits information: for details, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ About The UW
UW Medicine is Washington’s health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians and health professionals. Our employees collaborate to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations. Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Disability accommodation requests: 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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MA / Medical Assistant - Emergency Department. Part time, 60% FTE (24 hours per week). Night shift, 2, 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm – 7:30am. This recruitment offers a $5,000 signing bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine. Primary Job Responsibilities
Perform Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care Assist patients to exam room and document patient history, medications and vital signs Prepare and clean exam rooms Assist RN with triage process 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 Transport patients within hospital departments 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 About UW Medical Center - Northwest
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. It is ranked among the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State with compassionate patient care and ongoing medical advances. The Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a 44-acre campus near the Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Position Highlights
Shift differential pay Ideal for anyone looking to work outside of regular clinic hours Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $27.18 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $38.89 hourly Overtime eligible; $5,000 sign-on bonus; Night/Evening/Weekend Shift Premiums Benefits information: for details, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ About The UW
UW Medicine is Washington’s health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians and health professionals. Our employees collaborate to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations. Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Disability accommodation requests: 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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