Registered Medical Assistant - General Oncology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 12 months of Medical Assistant experience

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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed