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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - MEN'S HEALTH CENTER (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Harborview Medical Center

Seattle, WA

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - MEN'S HEALTH CENTER (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Req #:	187504
Department:	MEN'S HEALTH CENTER
Job Location:	Downtown Seattle
Posting Date:	02/24/2021
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	$3,480 - $4,653 per month
Union Position:	Yes
Shift:	First Shift
Notes:	As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2016-2017 "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UWs School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The UWMC-Montlake Men's Health Center has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time MEDICAL ASSISTANT.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors and manages the flow of patients in the clinic
Demonstrates the ability to be organized and effectively prioritizes work tasks for the needs of the clinic
Performs direct patient care procedures according to their level of education, certification and clinic protocol
Provides skilled assistance to providers performing patient care procedures in the clinic
Maintains sterile technique during treatments and special procedures as indicated
Provides accurate, appropriate, and culturally sensitive education to clinic patients
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age
Assists in the following procedures: vasectomies, scrotal ultrasounds, prostate ultrasounds and biopsies, cystograms, TESA/TESE, fine needle aspirations, testopel insertions
Maintains infection control standards including hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective attire
Responds appropriately to patients in physical distress or emergency situations
Assists providers and clinic RNs in the maintenance of clinic processes to ensure timely follow-up on reported test results
Assists with coordination of care including clarifying patient follow-up and scheduling patients appointments
Accurately and thoroughly documents provision of patient care in a timely manner
Maintains, completes, and submits required clinic reports and audits in a timely manner
May perform clerical coverage duties if needed by the clinic
Answers telephone calls in a professional manner and directs calls appropriately
Responds to patient issues and refers issues as appropriate
Demonstrates understanding of billing practices

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 education/experience.

Legal Requirement:
Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation during the probationary period. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment.

DESIRED:
Direct patient care experience in ambulatory care, men's health, preferred
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills

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.

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.