Medical Assistant - Advanced Heart Failure

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Heart Institute has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Day Shift

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Medical Assistant for the Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Institute programs practices in the outpatient care setting working alongside RN Coordinators to support patients and their needs throughout their care continuum.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• The MA is an integral member of larger interdisciplinary teams contributing to excellence in patient care, research, and teaching within the organization.
• Conveniently located near public transportation.
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve.
• Opportunity to provide career growth.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides between-visit-care support for the aligned teams.
• Reviews and inputs lab results. 
• Assists with clinic prep by reviewing clinic schedules and pending orders for heart failure patients and releasing orders for ventricular assist device patients.
• Appropriately documents findings and interventions in the patient's medical record.
• Requests outside records and imaging and uploads these to electronic medical records.
• Directly communicate with patients regarding upcoming appointments, studies, plans of care, and procedures.
• Prepares equipment for VAD implants.
• Manages VAD equipment, orders equipment, and accurately tracks VAD inventory.
• Performs role related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 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 
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card

Desired Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in a health care setting preferred.

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 the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

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.

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

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.