MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CLINIC FLOAT POOL)

University of Washington Seattle, WA Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on January 28, 2019

Req #:	173095
Department:	CLINIC FLOAT POOL
Job Location:	Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date:	10/17/2019
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	$3,412 - $4,562 per month
Union Position:	Yes
Shift:	First Shift

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The HMC Clinic Float Pool has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time MEDICAL ASSISTANT. Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant (MA) will assist the medical and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; technical procedures or monitoring that may be invasive and require skills validations; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance of special equipment, including sterile equipment and set-ups. The MA role may include coordinating the clerical activities and supporting the front desk activities for patient care in the clinic. The MA may also participate in clinic and selected divisional activities to promote effective problem solving and communication.

This position will float to clinics for short or extended periods of time that could potentially include variable hours (days/evenings) and days (weekends).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate flexibility in accepting assignments and working with different groups of teams on a daily basis

Demonstrate ability to become a team player without getting involved in clinic issues

Demonstrate and maintain clinical skill competence that fall within MA scope of practice to include venipuncture, suture/staple removal, all point of care testing (color vision test; urine dip; urine pregnancy; hemoccult/seracult testing; blood sugar check), EKG, PPD placement, injections, simple dressing changes and other specific, specialty care skills

Ensure completion of clinic-associated tasks by end of shift to include all documentation requirements and any necessary hand-off to core staff

Maintain level of knowledge to function effectively in all AACS clinics oriented to

Facilitate communication with clinic RN3/Charge RN regarding any clinic changes

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 termination of employment.

Desired
Pediatric and Women's Health experience preferred

This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

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.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.