Certified Medical Assistant II General Oncology
Certified Medical Assistant II General Oncology
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Job Description
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.
The Certified Medical Assistant II 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 Medical Assistant 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.
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 womens 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.
Responsibilities
All Essential Functions of the MA I position and; Disease group MA. Provides support to a specific team in these areas:
- Leave paperwork / Prior Authorizations /Prescriptions refills
- Answering / screening incoming phone calls
- Coordinating outside labs results and notify pt. of norm labs results
- Acts as preceptor/ trainer
- Assist with Nurse Triage
- Preforms blood draws as directed
- Reinforce compliance in billing / coding
- Facilitates distribution of clinical contacts schedules and care management tools.
- Monitor and assist with clinic flow adjusting as needed to ensure efficient pt. flow.
- Request medical record from external/internal facilitates and prepare for provider review.
- Collaborates with clinic nursing supervisor to develop operational strategies and process improvements for department / unit.
Customer Service
- Acts as a liaison between patients/families and health care providers.
- Assist in resolving and/or responding to non-clinical related patient complaints and inquiries
Qualifications
Required:
- 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 requirements
- 2 years relevant work experience
- 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
- Willingness to participate in the process improvement initiatives
- Proficient in email and word processing systems
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records
- 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
- Ability to appropriately respond to emergencies or disasters per clinic protocol and scope of practice
The hourly pay range for this position is from $30.65 to $43.64 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
