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Medical Assistant – AMBULATORY FLOAT POOL (PART-TIME, DAYS)

Posted on February 22, 2022
SEIU 925
University of Washington
Part-time
1841
 - $ 
2634.5
 per month
Seattle, WA
Applications accepted until position filled

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare patients for and assist health care professionals with procedures
  • Schedule routine and special procedures such as sigmoidoscopy, joint aspiration, surgical biopsy, amniocentesis, and lumbar puncture
  • Present portions of the pre- and post-procedure patient education sessions.
  • Perform procedures including ear irrigation, urethral catheterization, and sterile dressing changes
  • Perform basic laboratory examinations, venipuncture, and 12-lead electrocardiogram including rhythm strips, pregnancy testing, and throat cultures
  • Monitor patient's condition following procedures
  • Observe and document in the medical record the patient's physical and emotional condition and vital signs
  • Recognize and report symptomalogy of common medical illnesses to physician or nurse
  • Schedule new and return appointments
  • Use computer system to check patients in and out of clinics
  • Prepare medical record for clinic visit and document information to complete patient check-in process
  • Verify presence of medical records and x-rays prior to scheduled appointments
  • Request existing records and x-rays as necessary
  • Transport patients and lab specimens
  • Monitor patient flow in clinic to assure efficient clinic operations
  • Complete billing documents verifying the correctness of charges and that diagnoses have been obtained
  • Respond to patient billing questions referring as necessary to appropriate source
  • Order medical and clerical supplies
  • Stock examination rooms
  • Perform front desk reception duties: appointment scheduling/rescheduling, check-in/out, multi-line phone answering, etc.
  • Perform related medical assistant duties as required.
About the employer: University of Washington
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. 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.
About your union: SEIU 925

SEIU 925 unites 17,000 people in Washington who work in education from early learning through higher education, as well as members who work in local government and nonprofits. We work together to provide quality education for children and students, to ensure that education remains a state priority, and to strengthen our workforce. We provide quality public services to our communities across the state. The mission of SEIU 925 is to win political and economic power for working people to advance the well-being of our members, their families and all working people by developing leaders who are a voice for change in the workplace and solidarity in our communities.

 

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