Medical Assistant Apprentice: Hands-On Clinic Training

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 3,721,000 - 5,297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Poulsbo, WA, is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA Trainee) mentored by a licensed MA-C to learn through a 2000-hour, one-year program. You will support patient flow, assist procedures, and gain certification by CCMA testing.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm at the Peninsula Clinic. The program emphasizes teamwork, learning, and hands-on clinical experience with a focus on compassionate patient care and professional growth within the Fred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (renew every two years).
• Willingness to participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Proficient with email and word processing systems.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions and seek help when needed.
• Active DOH MA-R or CNA registration (preferred).
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Patient flow: rooms patients and families into exam or procedure area.
• Initial patient assessment: vital signs, pain assessment, fall risk.
• Clerical tasks, patient transport, cleaning and restocking of exam rooms to maintain clinic flow.
• Recognizes symptoms and escalates appropriately to healthcare providers.
• Customer services: liaison between patient/families and healthcare providers.
• Procedure assistant: prepares for procedures and aids healthcare provider.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Email/Word proficiency

Healthcare environment familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Poulsbo, WA, is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA Trainee) mentored by a licensed MA-C to learn through a 2000-hour, one-year program. You will support patient flow, assist procedures, and gain certification by CCMA testing.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm at the Peninsula Clinic. The program emphasizes teamwork, learning, and hands-on clinical experience with a focus on compassionate patient care and professional growth within the Fred