Medical Assistant - Center for Reproductive Health and Fertility - UW Medical Center-Montlake (Roosevelt)

Job Description

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

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• Monday-Friday
• 7:45-4:45
• 1 weekend on-call per month
• 3 holidays on-call per year
• Day Shift

 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
 Located in Seattle’s University District, the Center for Reproductive Health and Fertility at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt provides diagnosis and treatment for complex hormonal and reproductive health issues. Our highly trained reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists treat conditions that affect fertility, such as infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. The clinic also manages a full range of reproductive concerns — from surgical consultations for congenital uterine anomalies, to endocrine disorders like PCOS, to hormone therapy for premature ovarian insufficiency and complex menopause symptoms.

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-MONTLAKE 

 

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As one of the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in multiple specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. 

 

UW Medical Center is proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients-as well as the professional growth of our staff.  

 

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. 

 

Excellence. Exploration. Education. 

 

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$28.27 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$40.44 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.