Program Assistant II - Pathology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute‑designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID‑19 vaccines, Fred Hutch is recognized as a world‑leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research center. The center operates eight clinical care sites offering medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and maintains network affiliations with hospitals in five states.

About the role

The Program Assistant II provides clerical and administrative support to the Fred Hutch Pathology Department, serving as a courteous representative and delivering excellent customer service to clients both by phone and in person. The role focuses on accessioning cases and slide management, and may also include general front‑desk duties and routine special assignments or projects.

Responsibilities

• File pathology blocks and slides
• Open deliveries and verify package contents
• Order, receive, and put away supplies
• Accession slide review cases
• Prepare department schedules
• Receive and process packages from UWMC and HMC
• Complete slide returns
• Send pathology materials to UWMC and HMC laboratories
• Triage phone calls
• Loan out pathology materials
• Prepare and ship Seattle Children’s slides and billing details
• Respond to Epic In‑Basket messages
• Monitor shared Pathstaff email box
• Manage “Materials Needing Follow‑up” box
• Accession consult cases
• Register patients

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to use initiative and sound judgment under general supervision
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with mouse, computer navigation, and accurate data entry
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, complex healthcare environment
• Ability to establish professional relationships with patients, families, staff, and providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills

Pay

The hourly pay range is $25.72 to $36.62, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, fully onsite in Downtown South Lake Union.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• 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)
• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)