MA Medical Assistant Heart Institute at NW

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Fixed duration temporary- estimated need is 10 months
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Located in north Seattle Heart Institute at UW Medical CenterNorthwest provides a wide range of cardiac services including early prevention risk assessment and acute and chronic disease management.

Our specialists are experienced in handling cardiovascular problems including hyperlipidemia coronary and peripheral vascular disease valvular and structural heart disease hypertension arrhythmias and heart failure. Services offered include ECGs heart catheterization and interventional cardiology electrophysiology arrhythmia management stress testing echocardiography anticoagulation services and cardiac rehabilitation. Advanced cardiology services are available at UW Medical Center Montlake.

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
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 patients 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

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical CenterNorthwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows 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. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$28.00 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$40.06 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular

This is a temporary 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 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 committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job DescriptionUW Medical Center-Northwest - Heart Institute has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).WORK SCHEDULEFull-time 100% FTE (40 hours per week)Fixed duration temporary- estimated need is 10 months Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pmDay ShiftDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONLo...