Clinical Assistant Job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Attleboro)

Clinical Assistant

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to patients and f...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

50000.00 - 62853.73 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
college coursework preferred
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
or 1 year of experience in a Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or related clinical role (i.e. Emergency Medical Technician, Clinical role with military environment or Emergency department technician experience). In some cases, Nurse Students in an accredited Bachelor’s program with at least 2 completed clinical rotations may be considered
Phlebotomy certification may be preferred based on location (Yawkey 2, Satellites)
For Clinical Assistant II: 2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting
Developing technical expertise, applies Institute policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Builds productive internal/external working relationships

Job Responsibility

Direct care provided to patients and contributing to efficient operations in the patient care environment
Obtaining vital signs, drawing and collecting blood samples and assisting nursing/medical staff in performing invasive procedures, such as bone marrow aspirates
Ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials
Transporting patients and specimens as needed
Monitoring the environment of care
Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs
findings that are outside of defined parameters
and changes in patient’s conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner

Fulltime

Clinical Assistant

Location

United States , Chestnut Hill

Salary:

50000.00 - 62853.73 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
college coursework preferred
2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting
Phlebotomy certification may be preferred based on location (Yawkey 2, Satellites)
BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire

Job Responsibility

Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs
findings that are outside of defined parameters
and changes in patient's conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner
Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient
Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens
Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice
May precept with specific training
Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable

Parttime

Clinical Assistant

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to patients and f...

Location

United States , CHESTNUT HILL

Salary:

50000.00 - 62853.73 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting
BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire

Job Responsibility

Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient
Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice
May precept with specific training
Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable
Transports patients, medical records, specimens, blood components, equipment and supplies in accordance with Institute policy
Ensures that all patients on schedule are accounted for and communicate with providers/patients and colleagues as to approximate wait times
May be required to assist with research specific patient data entry as required
Assures that all clinical areas have an adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment, and forms

Fulltime

Clinical Assistant

Location

United States , CHESTNUT HILL

Salary:

50000.00 - 62853.73 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
college coursework preferred
2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting
Phlebotomy certification may be preferred based on location (Yawkey 2, Satellites)
BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Job Responsibility

Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs
findings that are outside of defined parameters
and changes in patient’s conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner
Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient
Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens
Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice
May precept with specific training
Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable

Parttime

Clinical Assistant

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to patients and f...

Location

United States , BOSTON

Salary:

50000.00 - 62853.73 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
college coursework preferred
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program inclusive of an externship
or 1 year of experience in a Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or related clinical role (i.e. Emergency Medical Technician, Clinical role with military environment or Emergency department technician experience)
In some cases, Nurse Students in an accredited Bachelor’s program with at least 2 completed clinical rotations may be considered
Phlebotomy certification may be preferred based on location
BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire
For Clinical Assistant II: 2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting
BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire

Job Responsibility

Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs
findings that are outside of defined parameters
and changes in patient’s conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner
Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient
Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens
Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice
May precept with specific training
Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable

Clinical Assistant

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to patients and f...

Location

United States , Attleboro

Salary:

48963.20 - 59386.60 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with college coursework preferred
Completed accredited Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of experience in a clinical role such as Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or a similar role
Nursing students with at least 2 completed clinical rotations in an accredited bachelor’s program may also be considered
Phlebotomy certification may be preferred depending on the location
2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting is required
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with strong team player abilities
Ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs
Strong analytical skills, written skills, technical skills, problem-solving skills, attention to details, ability to balance multiple tasks

Job Responsibility

Direct care provided to patients
Obtaining vital signs
Meeting the comfort needs of patients
Drawing and collecting blood and other samples
Assisting nursing/medical staff in performing invasive procedures
Ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials
Cleaning patient care areas and infusion room
Transporting patients and specimens as needed
Monitoring the environment of care
Greets patients, families, and colleagues promptly in a welcoming and courteous manner

Fulltime

Clinical Assistant

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to patients and f...

Location

United States , Attleboro

Salary:

48963.20 - 59386.60 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
college coursework preferred
accredited Medical Assistant Program completion or 1 year experience in a clinical role (Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or similar)
nursing students with at least 2 completed clinical rotations in an accredited bachelor's program may be considered
phlebotomy certification may be preferred depending on location
2 years equivalent experience in a medical setting

Job Responsibility

Greets patients, families, and colleagues promptly in a welcoming and courteous manner
Ensures proper patient identification by verbally and visually confirming patients' two identifiers and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into the medical record (Epic)
Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs
findings that are outside of defined parameters
and changes in patient's conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner
Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient, using two unique patient identifiers
Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens
Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two-patient identifier practice
May precept with specific training

Fulltime

Clinical Assistant

Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, con...

Location

United States , Chestnut Hill

Salary:

50000.00 - 62853.73 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
college coursework preferred
2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting
Phlebotomy certification may be preferred based on location (Yawkey 2, Satellites)
BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs
Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills
Demonstrates respectful and courteous behavior toward peers, co-workers, visitors and management

Job Responsibility

Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs
findings that are outside of defined parameters
and changes in patient’s conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner
Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient
Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens
Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice
May precept with specific training
Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable

Fulltime

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