Registered Medical Assistant - General Oncology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Medical Assistant Registered to support the South Lake Union General Oncology Clinic. You will help with patient flow, document vitals, assist with procedures, and maintain exam rooms in a fast-paced oncology setting.

The role requires WA state MA registration within 30 days, BLS, CPR, strong communication, and the ability to multitask. Typical shifts are 8 hours, Monday–Friday, with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 months of healthcare experience required.
• Registered Medical Assistant in Washington state within 30 days.
• Current WA Surgical Technologist registration within 30 days, as applicable.
• BLS/CPR certification and renewal every two years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam/procedure areas and greet patients.
• Document vitals and patient information per policy.
• Assist with procedures as directed by clinicians.
• Maintain clinic flow, transport patients, and restock rooms.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and health care team.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

WA Medical Assistant registration

Surgical Technologist registration (WA)

BLS/AHA Health Provider Card

CPR for Healthcare Providers

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 31791

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.

The ability to perform a variety of patient care, technical, and administrative duties to assist practitioners and other members of health care team in providing high quality patient care through health care system. The Medical Assistant Registered participates as a team member in the overall functioning of the clinic. The Medical Assistant Registered is responsible for the flow of the patients for assigned providers (as applicable) each day. They perform duties and procedures as described in the Primary Responsibilities section.

This position is located at the South Lake Union General Oncology Clinic. This role requires that you work 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, starting as early as 7:00am.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and families to exam/procedure area
• Documents vital signs and other patient information per clinic policy
• Assists with procedures as directed
• Conducts clerical tasks, patient transport, cleaning and restocking of exam rooms and other requests to maintain clinic flow
• Recognizes symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal vs. normal, and new/existing pain and immediately escalates to RN and/or provider
• Acts as a liaison between patients/families and health care providers.

Qualifications

Required:

• 6 months of healthcare experience
• Registration as a Medical Assistant - Registered in the State of Washington completed within the first 30 days.
• Current Surgical Technologist Registration in the State of Washington State 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 years
• Current Healthcare provider CPR card
• Proficient in email and word processing systems
• 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) in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to follow direction and guidance
• Ability to recognize limitations and seek help
• Ability to identify learning needs and plan learning opportunities

Preferred:

• 12 months of Medical Assistant experience

The hourly pay range for this position is from $28.36 to $40.37 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is located at the South Lake Union General Oncology Clinic. This role requires that you work 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, starting as early as 7:00am.

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.

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.