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 make 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 Program Assistant I position provides clerical and administrative support to the Fred Hutch Pathology Department. This position is at all times a courteous and polite representative of the Pathology Department and provides excellent customer service to our clients on the phone as well as clients that enter the department seeking assistance. This role performs all general front desk (receptionist) duties and external slide management. This position carries-out routine special assignments or projects in addition to performing clerical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilites in the Pathology Department will include: 

• File pathology blocks and slides
• Open deliveries and verify package contents
• Order, receive, and put away supplies
• Accession slide Review cases
• Prepare department schedules
• Receive and process packages from UWMC and HMC
• Complete slide returns
• Send pathology materials to UWMC and HMC laboratories
• Triage phone calls

Qualifications

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Under direct supervision, ability to use initiative and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems in accurately and efficiently
• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex healthcare environment
• Ability to establish professional relationships with patients, families, staff and providers

 

Preferred:

• Demonstrated customer service skills

 

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 $24.33 to $34.63, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. 

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).   

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.