PROCEDURE MEDICAL ASSISTANT (FULL TIME, DAYS)

PROCEDURE MEDICAL ASSISTANT (FULL TIME, DAYS)

This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Digestive Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

WORK SCHEDULE

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

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Includes intensive training to become an expert in Endoscopy procedures and equipment sterilization
• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Digestive Health Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake offers a full range of consultations and procedures for the care of digestive disorders and problems of the gastrointestinal system.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support with Endoscopy equipment to provider
• Obtain specimens
• Follow regulatory guidelines and policies to clean and store endoscopes
• Call and educate patients on their upcoming procedure; provide instructions and escalate scheduling concerns
• Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
• Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
• Assist in transporting patients as required

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

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 ( 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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

REQUIREMENTS : L-CM MEDICAL ASST CERT - WA State

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.