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Req #: 237742

Department: Dermatology Clinic at UW Medical Center- Roosevelt

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/dermatology-u

Job Location Detail: 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, 4th Floor, Seattle, WA 98105

Posting Date: 09/04/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,664 - $6,673 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

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

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

• Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm

• Day Shift 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 Dermatology Clinic at UW Medical Center-Roosevelt provides comprehensive dermatological care for patients with various skin conditions. We evaluate all skin conditions, from general to specialized care, for patients from all age groups. We also have specialized clinics for the evaluation and treatment of hair loss, atypical moles, nail disorders, cutaneous lymphomas, contact dermatitis and dermatology/rheumatology overlap conditions. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure.

• Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, and assisting during excisions and Mohs surgical procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use.

• Assists Mohs surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

• Sets up procedure room, according to prescribed standards.

• Assists Mohs surgeon throughout the procedure with instruments, and providing hands on assistance, according to prescribed standards.

• Takes appropriate photographs of Mohs stages. Label and organize photographs.

• Sterilize and package instruments.

• Sterilization and aseptic technique:

• Communicates with patients, other teammates and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person.

• Document in the electronic medical system (EMR) as needed. 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.