What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procedure Medical Assistant position at UW Medicine?
$5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
UW Medical Center-Northwest- Endoscopy has an outstanding opportunity for a Procedure Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) at our brand new, state of the art, outpatient medical suite at the Outpatient Medical Center!
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
- 4x10 hour shifts
- 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
PRIMARY JOB 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
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
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