Medical Assistant (ma) UWMC Montlake & Roosevelt clinics

Medical Assistant $5,000 Sign-On Bonus available to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medicine Montlake has outstanding opportunities for Full-Time & Part-Time [VARIOUS SHIFTS] Medical Assistants. The successful candidates are responsible for promoting efficient patient flow and assisting the provider with patient care, procedures, tests and record keeping. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Convenient locations Close proximity to public transportation MEDICAL ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UWMC Heart Institute Stadium Clinic (Full-time, Days) UWMC Digestive Health (Full-Time, Days) Montlake Emergency Department (90% Nights & 60% Midshift) UWMC Rehab Medicine (Full-Time Days) UWMC Neurology Clinic (Full-Time Days) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records Perform injections Prepare and clean exam rooms Submit medication prior authorizations Recognizes symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately reports to provider Acts as a liaison between patient, patient's family and providers Assists provider with procedures and medical exams Performs point of care testing and reports abnormal laboratory values Assists in transporting patients as required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 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 MONTLAKE UW Medical Center - Montlake's culture of excellence emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and a supportive environment that puts patients first - a place where every team member is heard and every contribution is valued. Our patient-centered care is powered by exploration. For more than 50 years, we've made discoveries that have helped set medical standards worldwide. Education is part of everything we do. From first of their kind, life-saving surgical procedures to routine adult, maternal and newborn medicine, we're training the next generation of medical professionals. Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE 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.