Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) UW Medicine Primary Care at Mountlake Terrace offers personalized care for every stage of life, conveniently located just off I-5 and Ballinger Way. We offer personalized care that is easy to access and respects your background and preferences. Whether you need a routine checkup, help managing a chronic condition, or need treatment for an illness or injury we've got you covered. Position highlights include: Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth Primary job responsibilities include: 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, 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 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 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: $28.56 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $40.86 hourly Other compensation: - 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