Medical Assistant Apprentice - Infusion

divh2Medical Assistant Apprentice/h2pFred 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./ppWith 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./ppAt 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./ppThe Medical Assistant Apprentice is a student in training (MA Trainee), mentored by a Fred Hutch Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) staff, in preparation to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) test through the National Healthcareer Association. The apprentice will work side-by-side with a preceptor and participate as a member of the team in the overall function of the clinic. Their primary responsibility will be to learn to manage the flow of patients for assigned providers (as applicable) each day. The apprentice will perform duties and procedures as they demonstrate competency at the direction of their preceptor and supervisor. The apprenticeship is designed to complete 2000 hours of training over a period of 1 year. The apprenticeship program is sponsored by the Washington Association of Community Migrant Health Centers (WACMHC) and accredited through the South Seattle College (SSC)./ppThis position is located in the Infusion Department at Sloan Clinic in Seattle. This role requires that you work 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with variable start times./ph2Responsibilities/h2ulliPatient flow: rooms patients and families into exam or procedure area/liliInitial patient assessment: vital signs, pain assessment, fall risk/liliConducts clerical tasks, patient transport, cleaning and restocking of exam rooms and other duties assigned to maintain clinic flow/liliRecognizes symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal vs. abnormal, new/existing pain and escalates appropriately to healthcare providers/liliCustomer services: acts as a liaison between patient/families and healthcare providers/liliProcedure assistant: prepares for/sets up for procedures and aids healthcare provider/li/ulh2Qualifications/h2pstrongRequired:/strong/pulliHigh School Diploma or equivalent./liliCurrent BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years/liliWillingness to participate in the process improvement initiatives/liliProficient in email and word processing system/liliStrong interpersonal and customer services skills/liliAbility to work in a fast paced, complex healthcare environment/liliAbility to multitask, prioritize and problem solve/liliAbility to communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear and concise manner/liliAbility to follow direction and guidance/liliAbility to recognize limitations and seek help/liliAbility to identify learning needs and plan learning opportunities/li/ulpstrongPreferred:/strong/pulliActive DOH registration as an MA-R or CNA/liliAbility to appropriately respond to emergencies or disasters per clinic protocol and scope of practice/liliExperience with Electronic Medical Records/li/ulpThe hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications./ppThis position is located in the Infusion Department at Sloan Clinic in Seattle. This role requires that you work 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with variable start times./ppFred 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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)./ph2Additional Information/h2pWe 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io./p/div