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University of Washington

MA / Medical Assistant - Needle Exchange Clinic

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Job Description This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

Department Description The Robert Clewis Clinic is part of a multiagency center providing low‑barrier access to medical, mental health, chemical dependency and case management services for homeless and vulnerable housed people.

Work Schedule

Part‑time, 50% FTE (20 hours per week)

Monday afternoons, Wednesday and Friday all day

Day Shift

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

Wound care and phlebotomy

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

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $57,648.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $82,476.00 annual

Other Compensation: $5,000 sign on bonus

Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE: 50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: WFSE HMC

Our Commitment 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 at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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.

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