Certified Medical Assistant I - Peninsula Clinic

Job Title

Medical Assistant

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.

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 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

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, up to $3,000.

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

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance / and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.