Job Information
University of Washington MEDICAL ASSISTANT- CERTIFIED (PER DIEM) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 238826
Department: Pediatric Clinic at Harborview
Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/pediatrics-ha
Job Location Detail: West Clinic, 325 9th Ave., Ground, Seattle, WA 98104
Posting Date: 09/19/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $26.91 - $38.5 per hour
Shift: Alternate Work Shift
This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine Pediatric Clinic at Harborview has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem, Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE
PER DIEM POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Conveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Pediatric Clinic at Harborview offers a wide range of services including primary care, well-child visits and developmental screenings, breastfeeding support, confidential teen services, and mental health services. Same-day appointments are available for sick kids, and an after-hours nurse phone line is available when you need immediate care assistance. Many of our services are available via telehealth (video visits) to save you time and reduce the need to bring your child into the clinic. PRIMARY 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
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.