Lead Medical Assistant Primary Care at Belltown

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

This recruitment offers a $5000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Medical Assistant - Certified (Back Office Care Coordinator).

WORK SCHEDULE

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

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Ideally located for those living or working near downtown Seattle UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown offers appointments six days a week including evenings and same-day appointments. Medical advice is available 24 hours a day seven days a week. UseMyChartto message your care team any time or call your clinic during business hours and youll receive a call back within a day. When the clinic is closed youll reach an after-hours consulting nurse service.

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

Provide leadership to medical assistants
Schedule and assign medical assistants to ensure appropriate staffing
Train medical assistants and others and serve as a resource to other clinical providers
Participate in the interview process for medical assistants and other clinical hires
Train and orient new employees
Manage clinic flow using organizational ability to effectively prioritize work tasks to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and that clinic needs are met
Provide accurate appropriate and culturally sensitive education to clinic patients
Oversee coordination of care by assisting providers in the maintenance of clinic processes to ensure timely follow-up on reported test results
Perform related duties 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 MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE

UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. The clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services as well as secondary care from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations.

UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees.

Compassion. Innovation. Excellence.

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:

$30.31 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$43.39 hourly

Other Compensation:

$5000 sign on bonus

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit 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 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 DescriptionThis recruitment offers a $5000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW MedicineUW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Medical Assistant - Certified (Back Office Care Coordinator).WORK SCHEDULEFull-time 100% FTE (40 hours per week)Day...