UW Medical Center-Montlake - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).
WORK SCHEDULE
- Part time, 90% FTE (36 hours per week)
- Night Shift
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 3, 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm - 7:30am
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
At UW Medical Center – Montlake, nationally ranked hospital by U.S. News & World Report, is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and highly trained emergency nurses who provide high-quality, compassionate emergency care for all in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As part of a major medical center and located on the University of Washington campus, the emergency department is equipped to treat the most complex and critical emergency medical conditions and illnesses. We provide specialized care in areas such as cardiology, stroke, high-risk pregnancy—including a neonatal intensive care unit—oncology, transplantation and orthopedics.
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
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PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care
- Assists patients to exam room and documents patient history, medications and vital signs
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms
- Assists RN with triage process
- Facilitates flow of patients and maximizes operational efficiency
- Acts as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
- Assists provider with procedures and medical exams
Transports patients within hospital departments
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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
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ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
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. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
