MA​/Medical Assistant - Otolaryngology - UW Medical Center-Northwest

** UW Medical Center-Northwest - Otolaryngology
** has an outstanding opportunity for a
** Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).*
* ** WORK SCHEDULE
*** Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
* Monday-Thursday 8-5:30
* Friday 8:30-12:30
* Day Shift
** DEPARTMENT 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 HIGHLIGHTS
*** Conveniently located near public transportation
* Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
* Opportunity to provide career growth
** PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
* Perform injections
* Prepare and clean exam rooms
* Submit medication prior authorizations
* 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 as required
** 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
* 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
* Equivalent 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-NORTHWEST
** UW 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 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.

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