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Req #: 238826

Department: Pediatric Clinic at Harborview

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/pediatrics-ha

Job Location Detail: West Clinic, 325 9th Ave., Ground, Seattle, WA 98104

Posting Date: 09/19/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $26.91 - $38.5 per hour

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine Pediatric Clinic at Harborview has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem, Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE

• PER DIEM POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Pediatric Clinic at Harborview offers a wide range of services including primary care, well-child visits and developmental screenings, breastfeeding support, confidential teen services, and mental health services. Same-day appointments are available for sick kids, and an after-hours nurse phone line is available when you need immediate care assistance. Many of our services are available via telehealth (video visits) to save you time and reduce the need to bring your child into the clinic. PRIMARY 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, 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

• 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

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.