Per Diem Clinic Assistant Job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston)

Job Description

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to patients and for contributing to efficient operations in the patient care environment. Direct patient care activities include, but are not limited to, obtaining vital signs, drawing and collecting blood samples and assisting nursing/medical staff in performing invasive procedures, such as bone marrow aspirates. Indirect patient care activities include those that support clinic operations such as ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials, transporting patients and specimens as needed, and monitoring the environment of care.

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
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
Assist with medical record preparation
Properly cleans and maintains equipment and patient care environment
Maintains a working knowledge of current computer systems used in clinical areas
Understands and utilizes the telephone/pager systems, including text paging staff, call system and emergency response system
Provides proactive instruction and time expectations to patient and family
Communicates patient and family status difficulties and concerns to appropriate staff
Attends mandatory training and education sessions, completes mandatory annual competency assessments and follows Institute policies
Accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of patients, families, staff and unit

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
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

Nice to have

college coursework
Phlebotomy certification

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