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Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest
Posting Date: 10/23/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $27.18 - $38.89 per hour
Other Compensation:
Union Position: Yes
Shift: Evening Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.
This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified.
WORK SCHEDULE
Part time, 60% FTE (24 hours per week)
Evening Shift
2, 12 hour shifts, either 3pm-3:30am or 11am-11:30pm
POSITION HIGHLIGHTSConveniently located near public transportation
Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
Opportunity to provide career growth
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONOur Emergency Department provides specialized treatment for cardiac, trauma, and stroke patients, and we have been recognized for providing one of the fastest times to treatment for cardiac patients in the Seattle region. Additionally, our unit has received the UW Cares Award and many of our Registered Medical Assistants have received Rose Awards for providing exceptional patient care. Our Emergency Department is fast-paced and a great match for those interested in supporting a diverse population from our local and regional communities. We are a 22-bed Level IV Trauma Center and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborate environment where everyone’s contributions are recognized.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms Point-of-Care (POC) Testing, splinting, and wound care
Assists patients to exam room and documents patient history, medications and vital signs
Prepare and clean exam rooms
Assists RN with triage process
Facilitates flow of patients and maximizes operational efficiency
Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
Assist provider with procedures and medical exams
Transports patients within hospital departments
REQUIREMENTSCompletion 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-NORTHWESTUW 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.
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 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 .
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