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The Harborview 2 West Clinics has an outstanding opportunity for a Part-Time (70%), Day Shift MEDICAL ASSISTANT. The Harborview 2 West Clinics include the Madison Clinic, Allergy Clinic, Infectious Disease Clinic, and Hansen\xe2\x80\x99s Disease Clinic.

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
Convenient location
Close proximity to public transportation
The Medical Assistant will perform duties to assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of patients, including: preparing the patient and the environment for treatment; meeting the communication needs of patients and family; conducting basic diagnostic tests; providing patient care coordination, and patient education. As a member of the health care team, the Medical Assistant helps to create a culture of professional excellence and helps to maintain an environment that respects cultural, economic, ethnic and lifestyle differences of patients and staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors and manages the flow of patients in the clinic throughout the day
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
Provides accurate, appropriate, and culturally sensitive education to clinic patients
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient\xe2\x80\x99s age
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 patient 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
Performs duties of support staff as required by clinic needs
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
Performs other related duties as required
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;
OR
equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE HARBORVIEW
Harborview is an ideal place to thrive in a supportive, high-intensity and fast-paced environment. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged to grow, advance your career, expand your community and make a difference in people\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99t just a job \xe2\x80\x94 it\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.


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