Lead Medical Assistant (100% Fte, Days)

Job Description

LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT (100% FTE, DAYS)

Req #: 248639 Department: UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE AT RAVENNA Job Location: UW Medicine Primary Care Posting Date: 08/08/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $29.43 - $42.13 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: 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 #UWMRecruitmentIncentive
UW Medicine Primary Care at Ravenna has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Medical Assistant - Certified.
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
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Primary Care at Ravenna offers personalized care for every stage of life, conveniently located on 25th Ave. NE, just west of University Village We offer personalized care that is easy to access and respects your background and preferences. Whether you need a routine checkup, help managing a chronic condition, or need treatment for an illness or injury – we’ve got you covered.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership to medical assistants

Schedule and assign medical assistants to ensure appropriate staffing

Train medical assistants and others and serve as a resource to other clinical providers

Participate in the interview process for medical assistants and other clinical hires

Train and orient new employees

Manage clinic flow using organizational ability to effectively prioritize work tasks to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and that clinic needs are met

Provide accurate, appropriate, and culturally sensitive education to clinic patients

Oversee coordination of care by assisting providers in the maintenance of clinic processes to ensure timely follow-up on reported test results

Perform related duties as required
REQUIREMENTS

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

Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card
ABOUT UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE
UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. The clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations.

UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees.

Compassion. Innovation. Excellence.

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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

REQUIREMENTS: L-CM | MEDICAL ASST CERT - WA State

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 .

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