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Req #: 236893

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST- HEPATOLOGY CLINIC

Job Location Detail: McMurray Medical Building, 1536 N. 115th Street, Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98133

Posting Date: 08/28/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $27.18 - $38.89 per hour

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 Hepatology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). WORK SCHEDULE

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

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

• 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 At the Hepatology Clinic, physicians trained in conditions of the liver (hepatologists) offer comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for patients with disorders of the liver. Our physicians seamlessly combine advanced technologies with compassionate care to detect, diagnose and treat complex conditions of the liver, pancreas and gall bladder. 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.