Clinical Assistant- General Surgery Clinic

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision and dental insurance

Child care assistance

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support the General Surgery Clinic. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, with duties including vital signs, clerical tasks, and coordinating with the RN on prior authorizations.

The position also requires answering the prescription refill line, room setup, and inventory management, with a rotation between the Boston and Waltham campuses.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• 1 year Clinical Assistant experience in outpatient pediatric setting highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, the Clinical Assistant performs duties of direct and indirect patient care.
• Supports the RN with clinical tasks.
• Obtains and records vital signs and growth parameters and performs clerical duties.
• Assists RN in completing prior authorization forms.
• Answers prescription refill line.
• Prepares room and stocks supplies and equipment.
• Rotates between Boston and Waltham.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs collection

Clerical duties

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Position summary:

This position will support the General Surgery Clinic.

Key responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the RN, the Clinical Assistant performs duties of direct and indirect patient care.
• Supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including
• Obtaining and recording vital signs and growth parameters and clerical duties.
• Assisting RN in completing prior authorization forms
• Answering prescription refill line
• Room set up, stock inventory for supplies and equipment
• Rotation between Boston and Waltham.

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED required.

• CNA certification preferred.

Experience:

• 1 year Clinical Assistant experience in an outpatient pediatric setting highly preferred.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.