Medical Assistant III, Procedure Suite

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Medical Assistant III for the Procedure Suite in Seattle. This 1.0 FTE, 40‑hour/week role supports physicians and nursing staff, guiding workflow and patient care in a busy clinical setting.

The position requires MA completion (ABHES/CAAHEP), WA CMA certification, WA Surgical Technologist registration within 30 days, and BLS. EMR experience, strong communication, and process-improvement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant in Washington state.
• Current Surgical Technologist Registration in Washington within 30 days of hire.
• Current BLS Health Provider Card and renewal every two years.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary preceptor/trainer.
• Collaborate with leadership to train new hires and other initiatives.
• Assist nurse or provider with procedures as indicated.
• Work with clinic leadership to develop operational strategies and process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Process improvement leadership

Problem solving

Ability to work in fast-paced health‑c

Initiative

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant program (ABHES/CAAHEP)

Surgical Technologist Registration WA

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

BLS Certification

Computer skills

Job description

Medical Assistant III, Procedure Suite

Job ID: 32051 | Type: Regular Full-Time | Location: US-WA-Seattle | Category: Nursing and Nursing Support

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 a variety of patient care, technical, and administrative duties to assist practitioners and other members of the healthcare team in providing high quality patient care throughout the health care system. The Medical Assistant participates as a team member in the overall function of the clinic. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the flow of patients for their assigned areas (as applicable) each day. They perform duties and procedure as describes by the Primary Responsibilities section.

This position is 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

All Essential Functions of the MA I and MA II positions

• Act as a primary preceptor/trainer
• Work with leadership team to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives
• Assist nurse or provider with procedures, as indicated by role
• Collaborate with clinic leadership to develop operational strategies and process improvement efforts

Qualifications

Required:

• 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); or
• Military Training or experience may satisfy training and experience requirement
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• 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 year.
• Lead process improvement initiatives
• Ability to appropriately respond to emergencies or disasters per clinic protocol
• Experienced in Electronic Medical Records
• Demonstrates initiative as evidenced by advancing technical skills, sharing knowledge with others, and taking on more responsibility
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficient in computer skills to support operations
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve. Ability to work in a fast paced, complex healthcare environment.

Preferred:

• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $32.63 to $48.93 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 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).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.