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Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C)Harborview - Medical Specialties (Spine Clinic) has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).Work ScheduleFull-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)Monday-FridayDay ShiftDepartment DescriptionLocated in the Ninth & Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center, the Spine Center at Harborview provides a cost-effective multidisciplinary approach to spine care.Our goal is not just pain relief. We work to maximize the restoration of function. Treatment options range from exercises to major surgery, and we match each patient with the right providers and treatment plan.Position HighlightsConveniently located near public transportationMake a difference for the patients and employees we serveOpportunity to provide career growthPrimary Job ResponsibilitiesRoom patients, take vital signs, and reconcile recordsPerform injectionsPrepare and clean exam roomsSubmit medication prior authorizationsRecognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to providerAct as a liaison between patient, patient's family and providersAssist provider with procedures and medical examsPerform point of care testing and report abnormal laboratory valuesAssist in transporting patients as requiredRequirementsCompletion 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 equivalentMust 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 employmentValid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR cardEquivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.About Harborview Medical CenterAs the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes FurtherUW 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, 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.Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum: $28.27 hourlyPay Range Maximum: $40.44 hourlyOther Compensation: -Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit First Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular? This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: WFSE HMC
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seattle, WA, 98101, US
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