MEDICAL ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR (100% FTE, DAYS) - University of Washington

Req #: 242059 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - UROLOGY CLINIC Posting Date: 12/24/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5,521 - $7,908 per month Limited Recruitment: **Open to Department employees only** Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, **click here.** **This recruitment offers a $5,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine** **UW Medical Center-Montlake - Urology** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Medical Assistant Supervisor.** **WORK SCHEDULE** + Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) + Day Shift **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** + Conveniently located near public transportation + Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve + Opportunity to provide career growth + Open to employees within the Urology department only **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** The Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake diagnoses and treats a variety of urologic problems. The facility includes two multidisciplinary clinics-the Prostate Oncology Center and the Urogynecology Clinic-a general urology clinic and a variety of specialized urology clinics. **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 candidate + 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 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 the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.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.** **ABOUT 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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.