Pathology Program Assistant II — Onsite

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Onsite health clinic

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Program Assistant II to provide clerical and administrative support to the Pathology Department. The role focuses on accessioning cases and slide management, with front desk duties as needed, and is fully onsite in Downtown South Lake Union.

The position requires strong customer service, accurate data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Regular daytime hours Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Under general supervision, ability to use initiative and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with patients, families, staff and providers.

Responsibilities

• File pathology blocks and slides.
• Open deliveries and verify package contents.
• Order, receive, and put away supplies.
• Accession slide Review cases.
• Prepare department schedules.
• Receive and process packages from UWMC and HMC.
• Complete slide returns.
• Send pathology materials to UWMC and HMC laboratories.
• Triage phone calls.
• Loan out pathology materials.
• Prepare and ship Seattle’s Children’s slides and billing details.
• Respond to Epic In Basket messages.
• Monitor shared Pathstaff email box.
• Manage Materials Needing Follow-up box.
• Accession Consult cases.
• Register Patients.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Front desk

Medical office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic In Basket

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Program Assistant II to provide clerical and administrative support to the Pathology Department. The role focuses on accessioning cases and slide management, with front desk duties as needed, and is fully onsite in Downtown South Lake Union.

The position requires strong customer service, accurate data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Regular daytime hours Monday–Friday.