Oncology Medical Assistant Apprentice — Clinic Support

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA Trainee) to learn to manage patient flow and support clinical teams. You will work with a preceptor to perform tasks as competency is demonstrated, aiming to complete 2000 hours in one year.

The role requires 8- to 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, starting as early as 7:00am. Strong communication and willingness to participate in process improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS Health Provider Card (or equivalent) and renewal required every two years.
• Willingness to participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in email and word processing system.
• 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) clearly.
• Ability to follow direction and guidance.
• Ability to recognize learning needs and plan learning opportunities.
• Preferred: Active DOH registration as MA-R or CNA.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Patient flow: rooms patients and families into exam or procedure area.
• Initial patient assessment: vital signs, pain assessment, fall risk.
• Conducts clerical tasks, patient transport, cleaning and restocking of exam rooms and other duties assigned to maintain clinic flow.
• Recognizes symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal vs. normal, new/existing pain and escalates appropriately to healthcare providers.
• Customer services: acts as a liaison between patient/families and healthcare providers.
• Procedure assistant: prepares for/sets up for procedures and aids healthcare provider.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Email proficiency

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA Trainee) to learn to manage patient flow and support clinical teams. You will work with a preceptor to perform tasks as competency is demonstrated, aiming to complete 2000 hours in one year.

The role requires 8- to 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, starting as early as 7:00am. Strong communication and willingness to participate in process improvement are essential.