Job Details

Medical Assistant

Position Number: 6226336
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Medical Assistant

Seattle University

Medical Assistant

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Market Reference Range (MRR): 8

Months Per Year: 12

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

The StudentHealth Center (SHC)is a primary care clinicproviding services to enrolled students.In addition, the SHC manages immunization compliance and is a resources and liaison for the opt-out student health insurance program.

Under the direction of clinic administration this position is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and clinical support while coordinating and facilitating the smooth and efficient flow of patients through the Student Health Center. This position often serves as the first point of contact for patients and parents, requiring an awareness of the psychosocial needs of a patient. As such, this person must have the knowledge and skill to support peopleon all levels and managea multitude of diverse assignments. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of the Student Health Center.

Essential dutiesand responsibilities
Clinical/Medical Assistant

Perform patient check in, prepare patient, and assist with clinical exams as needed.
Administer immunizations and medications intramuscularly and subcutaneously as directed by provider.
Maintains competency and performs venipuncture, basic specimen processing, and waived testing as delegated.
Assist with quality measures including maintenance and recording of CLIA requirements and calibration of equipment as needed.
Ordering medical supplies as directed by Sr Assoc Director
Responsible for opening and closing of exam rooms and lab including daily and weekly equipment checks.
Supports clinic MA schedule and performs clerical duties as needed.
Provide emergency care to patients when necessary, maintaining CPR certification.
Clean and examine exam tables, equipment, and other work areas following current infection control guidelines.
Stock exam rooms and ensure supplies are up to date, replace expired supplies as needed.

Clerical/Front Desk

Responsible for opening and closing of front desk and lobby in support of administrative assistant
Communicate regularly with clinic administration and actively participate in team meetings for effective problem solving and communication.
Provide front desk support: answering phone and email, scheduling, checking patients in and out, entering insurance information, and collecting fees.
Responsible for opening and closing of front desk and lobby when administrative assistant not available.
Assists with immunization compliance and familiar with student health insurance plan
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Able to work independently and as a team with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Effectively communicate with clinic staff especially around clinic flow and if help is needed.
Promotes positive patient relations maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.
Excellent attendance.
Computer skills with ability to utilize and navigate between multiple systems. And experience with electronic medical record keeping, including documenting, and maintaining patient care records.
Understanding of medical terminology, medical practice, and clinic policies in providing patient care
Experience with examination and diagnostic procedures and use and maintenance of medical equipment used for patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish safe work.

Education, Experience, & Certification Requirements

Medical Assistant with certificate from an accredited program and maintains active, unencumbered license to work in Washington state.
Minimum of one (1) years' experience as a medical assistant and graduate of a formal medical assistant program
Maintains American Health Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification.
This position requires a criminal history background check.
Preferred in addition to above:
Two (2) or more years' experience as a medical assistant and graduate of a formal medical assistant program.
Two (2) or more years' experience front desk experience - phone management, scheduling, check in and check out.
Recent experience with venipuncture

Physical requirements

Occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer.
Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2791&site=2