UW Medical Center-Northwest - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified. WORK SCHEDULE Part time, 90% FTE (36 hours per week) Night Shift 3, 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm - 7:30am DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION When an injury or medical emergency occurs, the staff at UW Medical Center - Northwest is committed to providing personalized, quality emergency care with compassion, dignity and respect.
Our team includes board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses with advanced cardiac life support, pediatric and trauma training. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Shift differential pay Ideal for anyone looking to work outside of regular clinic hours Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY
Perform Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care Assist patients to exam room and documents patient history, medications and vital signs Prepare and clean exam rooms Assist RN with triage process 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 Transport patients within hospital departments 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 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.
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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Minimum: $28.56 hourly
Maximum: $40.86 hourly Other
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For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
- First Shift Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full
- Time Equivalent): 90.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 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
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- 6450 or dso@uw.edu . 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 .