Certified Medical Assistant I - Northwest Clinic
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Job Summary
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 worlds 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 worlds 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.
Performs 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 participates as a team member in the overall functioning of the clinic. The Certified Medical Assistantis responsible for the flow of the patients as assigned each day. They perform duties and procedures as described in the Primary Responsibilities section.
This position will be full-time/1.0FTE M-F from 7:45am - 4:15pm.
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
- Preforms Blood Draws as directed
- Performs EKGs as directed
- Performs injections as directed
Customer Service
- Acts as a liaison between patients/families and health care providers.
Qualifications
Required:
- Education enabling obtainment of Medical Assistant Certification
- 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 States conduct and standards of practice.
- Interim Certified Medical Assistant in the State of Washington and must be familiar with the states 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
This position will be full-time/1.0FTE M-F from 7:45am - 4:15pm.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.19 to $41.56 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3000.
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
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
