MEDICAL ASSISTANT (OTO HEAD AND NECK SURGERY)
Req #: | 173628 |
Department: | OTO HEAD AND NECK SURGERY |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 10/29/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $3,412 - $4,562 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
The UWMC Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time MEDICAL ASSISTANT. This is a fixed term position with a duration of up to 12 months.
Medical Assistants (MAs) perform duties to assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of patients, including: preparing the patient and the environment for treatment; meeting the communication needs of patients and family; conducting basic diagnostic tests; providing patient care coordination, patient education and clerical/reception functions. The MA also communicates with physicians and team members about patient’s clinical condition, including symptoms and results of diagnostic tests. As a member of the health care team, the MA helps to create a culture of professional excellence and helps to maintain an environment that respects cultural, economic, ethnic and lifestyle differences of patients and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINIC FLOW
PATIENT CARE PROCEDURES
PATIENT SPECIFIC CARE
PATIENT CARE - SAFETY
COORDINATION OF CARE
DOCUMENTATION
GENERAL CLINIC DUTIES
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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Valid BLS/CPR Card
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.