Medical Assistant Supervisor - UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Eastside Specialty Center in Bellevue has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant Supervisor.

WORK SCHEDULE • Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) • Two schedule options- 5x8 schedule or 4x10 schedule • Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Located in Bellevue, the Sports Medicine and Spine Center at Eastside Specialty Center offers a full range of sports medicine services to athletes and other individuals of all ages and abilities in a convenient, comfortable and patient-friendly setting. We have specialists in musculoskeletal radiology, orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation medicine and sports medicine. Our services include thorough, non-operative and surgical care, diagnostic imaging, musculoskeletal ultrasound, management of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, physical therapy and rehabilitation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Conveniently located near public transportation • Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve • Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise Certified Medical Assistants (MA-C) and Registered Medical Assistants (MA-R, Clinic Assistants) • Responsible for the hiring, supervision, work scheduling, and performance management of MA-C and MA-R staff • Interviews and recommends the selection of MA-C / MA-R candidates • Works with management and other staff on process improvements, developing training courses and planning educational/quality improvement activities for staff • Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems including electronic health record systems (Epic) and all scheduling software • Conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends performance improvement action • Reviews and corrects the work performed by others for compliance with established procedures • Assigns employee schedules, establish plan for emergency staff coverage and act upon leave request

REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED • Three (3) years of Patient Support Service experience or equivalent education/experience • Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred • 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 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 one of the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in multiple specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

UW Medical Center is proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients-as well as the professional growth of our staff.

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $33.47 hourlyPay Range Maximum: $47.93 hourlyOther Compensation: -Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular? This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 SupervisoryABOUT 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 dso@uw.edu.

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.