Certified Medical Assistant I - Evergreen Clinic

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Kirkland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I performs patient care, technical, and administrative duties to assist practitioners and other members of the health care team in providing high-quality care. The role contributes to the overall functioning of the clinic and helps manage patient flow for assigned providers. This is an onsite position at Fred Hutch’s Evergreen location in Kirkland, Washington, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Complete 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); military training or experience may also satisfy the training and experience requirement.
Hold Washington State Certified Medical Assistant certification and be familiar with the state’s conduct and standards of practice, or hold Washington State Interim Certified Medical Assistant status and be familiar with the state’s conduct and standards of practice.
Hold a current BLS AHA Health Provider Card or equivalent course, such as American Red Cross training; renewal is required every two years.
Be proficient in email and word processing systems.
Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, complex health care environment.
Be able to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve.
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Be able to follow direction and guidance.
Recognize personal limitations and seek help.
Identify learning needs and plan learning opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Current Washington State Surgical Technologist registration within 30 days of hire, as applicable depending on location.

Responsibilities

Room patients and families in exam or procedure areas.
Document vital signs and other patient information according to clinic policy.
Assist with procedures as directed.
Perform clerical tasks, transport patients, clean and restock exam rooms, and handle other requests to maintain clinic flow.
Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal vital signs, and new or existing pain, and immediately escalate concerns to an RN and/or provider.
Perform blood draws as directed.
Act as a liaison between patients and families and health care providers.