Medical Assistant I

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 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.

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 I assists with clinical procedures and daily operations in support of prevention-based research studies. This role works as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.

This a 20-hour a week position with a 8-1pm schedule 4 days a week with a mandatory Wednesday work day.

Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Perform in accordance with research protocols delegated functions and procedures which are within MA scope of practice. This may include such procedures such as vital signs anthropometrics such as waist and hip circumference blood draws urine collections and other common measurements.
• Collect and process blood urine and biopsy specimens according to specific research protocols. Blood processing includes centrifuging and alloquoting blood specimens. Biopsy sample processing would include weighing and dividing samples.
• Interact with patients families and study personnel while adhering to confidentiality and privacy practices.
• Perform DEXA imaging.
• Conduct sterile technique protocols when required such as setting up sterile trays for procedures assisting during sterile procedures and autoclaving of equipment
• Assist MD investigators and Advanced Practice Providers in biopsy procedures pelvic exams or other procedures.
• Assemble blood collection and processing setups and maintain study inventories.
• Maintain clean and organize exam and laboratory rooms and work stations. This includes biohazard waste disposal and re-stocking.

Other Research Support

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

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 is not eligible for H1-B sponsorship at this time.

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) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.

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 or by calling .

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 29 - 42