Certified Medical Assistant III - General Oncology

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. 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 Medical Assistant III performs a variety of patient care, technical, and administrative duties to assist practitioners and other members of the healthcare team in providing high quality patient care throughout the health care system. The Medical Assistant participates as a team member in the overall function of the clinic. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the flow of patients for their assigned areas (as applicable) each day.

They perform duties and procedure as describes by the Primary Responsibilities section.

• All Essential Functions of the MA I and MA II positions
• Act as a primary preceptor/trainer
• Work with leadership team to facilitate training of new hires and other training initiatives
• Assist nurse or provider with procedures, as indicated by role
• Collaborate with clinic leadership to develop operational strategies and process improvement efforts

In addition to primary responsibilities listed in the Medical Assistant III job description, the MA/ST will perform the following responsibilities:

The Care Neighborhood Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist assists in the delivery of patient care and procedure assistance under the direction of a physician and/or direction/supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Functions within the boundaries of the roles and responsibilities of the MA/ST position.

• Plans, organizes and performs within scope as a Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist, including the collection of equipment, instruments and supplies necessary for procedures.
• Prepares patients for procedures. Assists in transport of patients as assigned.
• Assists in positioning of patients, including draping during procedures. Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to procedurist.
• As appropriate, assists with equipment preparation to create a sterile field and maintain sterile techniques during procedures.
• Continually observes closely and anticipates any special problems, equipment and/or supply needs throughout the procedure.
• Count and document supplies used during procedures.
• Continually works in a neat, organized, safe and efficient manner. Demonstrates good organizational skills.
• Assist in preparing, handling and transporting specimens sent for laboratory testing.
• May assist in applying dressings following procedure.
• Assists in cleaning and restocking. Notifies facilities/engineering if cleaning equipment requires repair.
• Participates in maintaining a safe environment, utilizing the principles of aseptic technique. Assists with the cleaning of the procedural areas.

• Ensures that equipment and supplies are charged appropriately.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement in the efficient delivery of patient care.

• Completion of a medical assistant program offered by a school accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of…