Certified Medical Assistant I - General Oncology
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Seattle, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Acts as a liaison between patients/families and health care providers.
- 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.
- Surgical Technologist Registration in the State of Washington State and must be familiar with the State's conduct and standards of practice (Application must be submitted within 1st 30-days of hire)
- 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