MA Medical Assistant Bone and Joint UW Medical Center-Montlake (Roosevelt)
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
UW Medical Center-Montlake - Bone and Joint at Roosevelt has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full-time 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
- Monday-Friday 7:30-4pm
- Day Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Located in the University District the care team at the Hand Elbow & Shoulder Center at UW Medical Center Roosevelt provides comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal care with the goal of helping you return to normal life activities.
Our board-certified specialists have experience treating complex injuries and chronic conditions includingosteoarthritisandosteoporosis. We perform surgery on the shoulder elbow wrist and hand and minimally invasive shoulder and elbow arthroscopy.
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
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$28.27 hourlyPay Range Maximum:
$40.44 hourlyOther Compensation:
-Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 NonsupervisoryAbout 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
