Medical Assistant-Certified Med Oncology

MultiCare Health System; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Cancer Institute in Washington state seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support clinic teams in ambulatory care. You will perform clinical duties within CMA scope, engage with patients, and collaborate with licensed clinicians to deliver high-quality care and service.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Washington MA-C certification, and at least 1 year of relevant office experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C).
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in physician's office or medical facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe clinical skills within CMA scope, including ambulatory patient care.
• Work under the direction of a licensed health care practitioner.
• Assist with front office duties and patient care management.

Skills

Customer service

Diplomacy

Professional attitude

Education

MA-C (Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified)

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

About MultiCare Cancer Institute MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician-led, multi-specialty group within MultiCare Health System, delivering integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. Each year, we diagnose and treat more than 6,000 new cancer cases across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima. We bring together advanced pathology, imaging and evidence-based treatment with holistic supportive services to provide personalized, high-quality cancer care. As we continue to grow, we are building the Pacific Northwest's most comprehensive and high-value oncology network - projected to double in volume over the next five years.

*******URGENTLY HIRING!!!***** $7,500 sign on bonus for external applicants with 1 year experience and a 2- year commitment. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Mon-Fri

Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is an ideal opportunity for those seeking to be an integral part of a providers’ office team. If you love variety, have a customer service attitude, and exemplify professional diplomacy, this is the role for you. The Medical Assistant position at MultiCare will allow you to engage with patient customers while working closely with your clinical team to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Responsibilities

• You will perform safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the CMA, including clinical duties in the management of ambulatory patients
• You will be an integral part of the team working under the direction of a licensed health care practitioner
• You will utilize your knowledge towards the integration of available standards, resources, and data
• You will assist with front office duties as needed, applying your discretion, good judgment, and diplomacy towards the excellent office and patient care management

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in physician's office or other medical facility preferred

Why MultiCare Cancer Institute?

Patient-centered care - Our oncology specialists, nurse navigators and support teams guide each patient with compassion, clarity and seamless coordination through every stage of their cancer journey

Mission-driven impact - We’re dedicated to delivering high-value, personalized cancer care that truly makes a difference for the individuals and communities we serve

Excellence at every level - We uphold rigorous standards for quality, safety and clinical expertise to ensure the best outcomes for our patients

Values you can feel - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration shape how we care for patients - and how we support one another as caregivers

Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.83 - $35.71 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma's first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare's comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services - including Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital - the Puget Sound region's only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington - Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital - which is home to the South Puget Sound region's only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.