Medical Assistant Apprentice - Overlake, General Oncology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Bellevue, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA Trainee) to join their team. This is a student in training role, mentored by a Fred Hutch Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) staff, in preparation to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) test through the National Healthcareer Association. The apprentice will work side-by-side with a preceptor and participate as a member of the team in the overall function of the clinic. Their primary responsibility will be to learn to manage the flow of patients for assigned providers. The apprentice will perform duties and procedures as they demonstrate competency at the direction of their preceptor and supervisor. The apprenticeship is designed to complete 2000 hours of training over a period of 1 year. The apprenticeship program is sponsored by the Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers (WACMHC) and accredited through the South Seattle College (SSC). This position is located at Overlake Cancer Center, Bellevue. This role requires that you work 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years.
Willingness to participate in process improvement initiatives.
Proficient in email and word processing systems.
Strong interpersonal and customer service 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.

Nice To Haves

Active DOH registration as an MA-R or CNA.
Ability to appropriately respond to emergencies or disasters per clinic protocol and scope of practice.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

Manage the flow of patients for assigned providers.
Perform duties and procedures as competency is demonstrated, under the direction of a preceptor and supervisor.
Room patients and families into exam or procedure area.
Conduct initial patient assessment: vital signs, pain assessment, fall risk.
Conduct clerical tasks, patient transport, cleaning and restocking of exam rooms and other duties assigned to maintain clinic flow.
Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal vs. abnormal, new/existing pain and escalate appropriately to healthcare providers.
Act as a liaison between patient/families and healthcare providers.
Prepare for and set up procedures and aid healthcare provider.