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Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C)UW Medical Center-Northwest - Otolaryngology has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).WORK SCHEDULEFull-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)Monday-Thursday 8-5:30Friday 8:30-12:30Day ShiftDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION At Otolaryngology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Northwest, our physicians, allergy technician, and clinical audiology staff treat all disorders of the ear, nose and throat (ENT).The Otolaryngology Clinic is a specialty clinic that combines experts from a variety of fields for a comprehensive approach to healthcare. We offer advanced medical and surgical treatment for a wide range of ear, nose and throat, as well as head and neck, sleep and allergy conditions for both adults and children.Our audiological staff offers diagnostic hearing tests, hearing aids, custom hearing protection and balance testing.We are committed to safe, high- quality care, provided in a warm, welcoming environment, and believe in forming close partnerships with our patients to ensure the best outcomes.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 UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWESTUW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.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.Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum: $28.56 hourlyPay Range Maximum: $40.86 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: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance
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