Medical Assistant I - General Oncology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I performs a variety of patient care, technical, and administrative duties to assist practitioners and other members of the health care team in providing high-quality patient care through the health care system. The Medical Assistant I participates as a team member in the overall functioning of the clinic and is responsible for the flow of the patients for assigned providers (as applicable) each day. About the General Oncology Unit: Our general oncology nursing and medical assistant teams provide expert, specialized care for patients receiving assessment and treatment in a wide range of specialty areas, including women’s health, sarcoma, GI, THN, GU, ENT, renal melanoma, skin, endocrine, surgical and Phase 1 Clinics. Working collaboratively, team members in this unit care for both medical and surgical oncology patients, while also coordinating care and supporting patients’ families.

Requirements

• Completion of 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); or Military training or experience may also satisfy the training and experience requirement
• Certified Medical Assistant in the State of Washington and must be familiar with the State's conduct and standards of practice.
• Interim Certified Medical Assistant in the State of Washington and must be familiar with the state’s conduct and standards of practice.
• Current Surgical Technologist Registration in the State of Washington 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
• 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

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., and new/existing pain and immediately escalates to RN and/or provider
• Performs Blood Draws as directed
• Acts as a liaison between patients/families and health care providers.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed