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 world’s 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 world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch, we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion.
The Medical Assistant II - Occupational Health performs a variety of patient care, technical, and administrative duties in the care of our Fred Hutch workforce. The Medical Assistant participates as a team member in the overall functioning of the Occupational Health program. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the flow of the patients (Fred Hutch employees, affiliates, students, and volunteers) in the Occupational Health clinic each day, in partnership with admin and nursing. Additionally, the Occupational Health Medical Assistant will support programmatic functions such as process improvement and information management.
Responsibilities
- Manage employee clinic visits for procedures within MA scope (including but not limited to vaccine administration and venous blood draws)
- Partner with RN for triage, assessment needs, and procedures out of MA scope.
- Support new employee immunity screening process.
- Manage clinic stock of medication and supplies.
- Participate in annual Employee Flu Vaccination campaign.
- Data entry support and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Perform blood draws as directed.
- Collaborate with clinic nursing supervisor to develop operational strategies and process improvements for department/unit.
- Act as an Occupational Health resource for the organizational workforce.
- Assist in resolving or responding to workplace safety concerns and employee healthcare needs.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 with Medical Assistant in the State of Washington and must be familiar with the State’s conduct and standards of practice.
- Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in email and word processing systems.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve.
- Ability to communicate 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.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $26.99 to $38.43 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. 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), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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.
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