MA / Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease

Job Description

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

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Infectious Disease has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

Monday-Friday, 8 : 15am-4 : 45pm

Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Infectious Disease Clinic at UW Medical Center - Northwest provides inpatient and outpatient consultations along with leading-edge diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of infections.

You may be referred to our clinic when an infection is difficult to diagnose, does not initially respond to treatment or requires specialized or intravenous therapy. Conditions we routinely treat include hepatitis B and C, HIV, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, hospital acquired infections, fungal infections, tuberculosis, cellulitis, sexually transmitted infections, surgical infections and travel-related illness.

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

Perform injections

Phlebotomy

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 boardOR 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 : $27.18 hourly

Pay Range Maximum : $38.89 hourly

Other Compensation :

$5,000 sign on bonus Overtime eligible

Benefits :

For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) :

100.00%

Union / Bargaining Unit :

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

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 () .

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.