HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER: Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic (part time)

Employer: Harborview Medical Center

Job Description:
This recruitment offers a $4,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive

Harborview Medical Center's Pediatric Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time (50% FTE) MEDICAL ASSISTANT to assist the medical and nursing staff with care testing, injections, vital signs, procedure setup and support.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Only Level I trauma and burn center in the region
Close proximity to public transportation
Harborview ranks among the nation's top hospitals in rehabilitation care, neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics

WORK SCHEDULE:
Thursday & Friday; 9am - 5:30pm & Every Other Wednesday; 9am - 5:30pm

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure exam rooms are stocked, clean and ready for patients
Greet patients and families and review patient needs with providers daily
Advocate for the patient/family by locating appropriate staff to address concerns
Prepare medical record for clinic visit. Verify presence of medical records and existing records and x-rays as necessary
Assist provider by facilitating use of technology including EMR (electronic medical records) and PACS (electronic imaging)
Coordinate communication flow in the clinics including answering and directing telephone inquiries to the appropriate individual
Coordinate clerical patient care activities and/or specialized technical duties unique to the assigned clinic to ensure accurate and expedited patient check-in and discharge, including obtaining consents for care and referral information
Take initiative to maintain patient flow for assigned providers/team
Transport patients and lab specimens
Complete billing documents as appropriate
Schedule appointments for patients
Assist in closing procedures of clinics and preparation for next day
Prepare patient for examination by the provider. Observe and document the patient’s physical and emotional condition and vital signs in the medical record, recognize and report symptoms of common medical illnesses to physician or nurse
Assist with technical procedures such as EKG, retinal eye exams, O2 sats, wound care, and nebulizers
Order and maintain supplies and specimens
Maintenance special equipment, including sterile equipment and set-ups for small clinical procedures such as biopsies and sutures
May include coordinating the clerical activities and supporting the front desk activities for patient care in the clinics and between clinic visits
Work includes occasional assistance with patient recall and/or QI/QA efforts in Pediatric Clinics
May withdraw venous blood and capillary blood or give injectable medications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
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

ABOUT UW MEDICINE HARBORVIEW
Harborview is an ideal place to thrive in a supportive, high-intensity and fast-paced environment. You’ll be encouraged to grow, advance your career, expand your community and make a difference in people’s lives. Every colleague is viewed as a potential leader, enjoys a high degree of autonomy and trust, and is empowered to ask tough questions. We believe that the kindness and caring we show patients, colleagues, and everyone who comes through our doors is a vital part of creating the best possible healing environment. Working at Harborview isn’t just a job — it’s a calling.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
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.

REQUIREMENTS:
L-CM | MEDICAL ASST CERT - WA State
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 an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

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Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $2135.50 - $2966.50


Posted on March 21, 2023

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