MA / Medical Assistant - General Internal Medicine

Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C)

UW Medical Center-Montlake - General Internal Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). Work schedule is full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday, 9 : 00am-5 : 30pm Day Shift.

Located in the University District, the General Internal Medicine Center at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients, including preventive medicine services, assessment and treatment of acute medical problems and monitoring and treatment of chronic diseases. We are a dynamic teaching clinic, focused on providing patient-centered care grounded in the best available medical evidence.

Position highlights : conveniently located near public transportation, opportunity to make a difference for the patients and employees we serve, and opportunity for career growth.

Primary job responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing injections, preparing and cleaning exam rooms, submitting medication prior authorizations, recognizing symptoms of common medical illnesses, acting as a liaison between patient, patient's family, and providers, assisting provider with procedures and medical exams, performing point of care testing and reporting abnormal laboratory values, and assisting in transporting patients as required.

Requirements include 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, Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire, and valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card.

About UW Medical Center-Montlake : UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses : Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options.

About UW Medicine : UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Compensation, benefits and position details : Pay Range Minimum $57,648.00 annual, Pay Range Maximum $82,476.00 annual, overtime eligible, benefits available. This is a regular position, 100.00% FTE, SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory.

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.

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.