Job Information
University of Washington MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE OPENINGS) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 238816
Department: HUSKY HEALTH CENTER
Posting Date: 09/18/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 10/02/2024
Salary: $4,664 - $6,673 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, 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)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Husky Health Center at the University of Washington, has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Medical Assistant (MA) (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv). Under general supervision, the MA assists Husky Health providers in the direct care and treatment of ambulatory patients in a clinic setting.
ABOUT HUSKY HEALTH:
Husky Health Center, located on the UW Seattle Campus, is an AAAHC-accredited outpatient facility that provides a broad range of healthcare services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive health care for a diverse campus community to promote lifelong well-being, achievement, and resilience. As part of a large, urban university, Husky Health exists within an ecosystem of student-facing units and collaborates intensely with various stakeholders. Of the 38,000 patient visits annually, two thirds are by students and one third by faculty, staff, retirees, and others in the greater Seattle community. The primary mission of Husky Health is to support student success by providing excellent access to high quality comprehensive care.
UW employees impact lives on campus and offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. This has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
Husky Health embraces diversity as a core value and commits to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We honor global, multicultural perspectives and uphold social justice values. We respectfully engage in difficult conversations about equity, privilege, and unconscious bias. Applicants from marginalized communities and those who have demonstrated commitment to caring for patients from underserved communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Husky Health Center is an essential service of the University of Washington and remains open during UW closures for severe weather, natural disasters, or other emergencies. All HHC staff members are considered essential employees and are expected to report to work as usual in such events.
UW employees enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description, please visit our website ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/ ).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
Perform injections
Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms and equipment (diaphragms, cryotips, etc)
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 in Husky Health and to ER as required
Perform audiograms, tympanograms, visual acuity, EKG and spirometry tests
Fit patient with DME and ensure necessary paperwork is completed
Package lab specimens and deliver them to the Lab Dept
Follow-up with patients regarding lab results, with guidance from providers
Responsible for prescription refills, and following established department refill protocols.
Perform other related duties as required DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Recent experience providing direct patient care in an ambulatory or emergency medicine department/acute care setting
Demonstrates knowledge of normal versus abnormal clinical events and findings
Knowledge of current infection control standards and practices
Excellent communicates, organization and customer service skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Able and willing to work flexible schedule to maintain high level of service
Experience working with a diverse student population
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems, preferably EPIC
Familiarity with sports medicine outpatient clinical care
Familiarity with front offices processes such as registration, clinic check-in and scheduling of appointments
Contribute to Quality Management and other HHC programs
Comply with privacy and confidentiality rules as required by State and Federal laws
Demonstrates behaviors that support the UW Medicine “Patient's Are First Service” Guidelines MINIMUM 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 education/experience. LEGAL REQUIREMENT
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation during the probationary period. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in the termination of employment
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.