MA / Medical Assistant - Emergency Department

Job Description UW Medical Center-Northwest - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified. WORK SCHEDULE Part time, 90% FTE (36 hours per week) Night Shift 3, 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm - 7:30am DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION When an injury or medical emergency occurs, the staff at UW Medical Center - Northwest is committed to providing personalized, quality emergency care with compassion, dignity and respect. Our team includes board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses with advanced cardiac life support, pediatric and trauma training. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Shift differential pay Ideal for anyone looking to work outside of regular clinic hours Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Perform Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care Assist patients to exam room and documents patient history, medications and vital signs Prepare and clean exam rooms Assist RN with triage process 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 Transport patients within hospital departments 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 Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $28.00 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $40.06 hourly Other Compensation: Night shift pay differential Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 90.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 ( University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr