Medical Assistant - Apheresis

Overview

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 has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Performs variety of patient care, technical, and administrative duties to assist practitioners and other members of health care team in providing high quality patient care through health care system. The Medical Assistant Registered participates as a team member in the overall functioning of the clinic. The Medical Assistant Registered is responsible for the flow of the patients for assigned providers (as applicable) each day. They perform duties and procedures as described in the Primary Responsibilities section.

This position is a 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week.

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. normal, and new/existing pain and immediately escalates to RN and/or provider
• Acts as a liaison between patients/families and health care providers.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of healthcare experience
• Registration as a Medical Assistant - Registered in the State of Washington completed within the first 30 days.
• Surgical Technologist Registration in the State of Washington State and must be familiar with the State's conduct and standards of practice (Application must be submitted within 1st 30-days of hire)
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Current Healthcare provider CPR card
• 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

Preferred:

• 12 months of Medical Assistant experience

The hourly pay range for this position is from $28.36 to $40.37 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

This position is a 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week.

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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).