Medical Assistant Supervisor

Medical Assistant Supervisor

Job ID

30142

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location

US-WA-Seattle

Category

Nursing and Nursing Support

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 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.

The Medical Assistant Supervisor, in collaboration with the Medical Assistant Manager and / or Clinical Manager, is responsible for the coordination and direct supervision of assigned Medical Assistant / Surgical Techs and Nursing Assistants. Incumbents support day-to-day clinic operations to ensure safe, quality patient care.

This position is a 1.0 FTE (full time) onsite position working at our South Lake Union location.

Responsibilities

Hires, orients, supervises, trains, and conducts competency assessments for assigned staff.

• Responsible for evaluating performance and recommending promotion, pay changes, as well as imposing disciplinary actions or termination.
• Manages scheduling, time-off requests, and timecards for team.
• Develops and maintains communications with providers and Nursing staff regarding room assignments, patient flow, preparation for clinic, staffing, and procedures.
• Acts as a role model for all Medical / Nursing Assistants and represents their interest in clinic planning, budgeting, and projects.
• Effectively intervenes with a patient in crisis, problem solves and conducts de-escalation and service recovery.
• Designs, conducts, analyzes, and takes appropriate action on internal quality assurance audits.
• Holds Medical / Nursing Assistants accountable for their work and sets performance expectations and standards.
• May fill in to provide routine care or provide coverage for other Medical Assistant Supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

Required :

Currently a Certified Medical Assistant in the State of Washington and must be familiar with the State's conduct and standards of practice

Current Surgical Technologist Registration in the State of Washington within 30 days of hire as applicable, depending on location

Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years

Preferred :

The hourly pay range for this position is from $36.85 to $55.26 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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

This position is a 1.0 FTE (full time) onsite position working at our South Lake Union location.

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).

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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.