Certified Medical Assistant I

About the Role

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. The Medical Assistant participates as a team member in the overall functioning of the clinic, performing a variety of patient care, technical, and administrative duties to assist practitioners and other members of the health care team in providing high-quality patient care.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for the flow of patients for assigned providers each day and performs duties and procedures as described. This position is located at the South Lake Union General Oncology Clinic and requires working 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, starting as early as 7:00am.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and families to exam/procedure area
• Documents vital signs and other patient information per clinic policy
• Assists with procedures as directed
• Conducts clerical tasks, patient transport, cleaning and restocking of exam rooms, and other requests to maintain clinic flow
• Recognizes symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal vs., and new/existing pain and immediately escalates to RN and/or provider
• Performs blood draws as directed
• Acts as a liaison between patients/families and health care providers

Requirements

• Completion of a medical assistant program offered by a school accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Certified Medical Assistant in the State of Washington and must be familiar with the State's conduct and standards of practice
• Interim Certified Medical Assistant in the State of Washington and must be familiar with the state’s conduct and standards of practice
• Current Surgical Technologist Registration in the State of Washington within 30 days of hire as applicable, depending on location
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Proficient in email and word processing systems
• Strong interpersonal and customer services skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to follow direction and guidance
• Ability to recognize limitations and seek help
• Ability to identify learning needs and plan learning opportunities

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role requires working 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, starting as early as 7:00am.

Benefits

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).