Clinical Assistant Hematology and Oncology

Children's of Alabama; Five Points South (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s of Alabama is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to join the Hematology and Oncology outpatient clinic. The role involves assisting patients, communicating with families, and supporting the care team during day shifts from 8:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of recent patient care experience or be enrolled in a clinical medical program. CNA/CMA/PCT/EMT certifications and a High School Diploma are essential, with BLS required.

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience within the last two years.
• Enrolled in a medical related college program and in clinical rotation.
• CNA, CMA, PCT or EMT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistive care and communication for patients and their families in outpatient specialty clinics.
• Supports clinic team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors.
• Contributes to safe, age-appropriate care and helps ensure efficient clinic operations.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

CNA

CMA

PCT

EMT

Certified Medical Assistant ARMA

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Patient Care Technician

Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH

Job description

In Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Main Campus Lowder Building

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 8-4:30.

Summary:

Works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide assistive care and communication for patients and their families in outpatient specialty clinics, as well as support for team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors. Provides safe, age-appropriate care and contributes to efficient clinic operations.

Other information:

• Candidate must have at least one of the following:
  • Six months of patient care experience within the last two years.
  • Enrolled in a medical related college program and in clinical rotation.
  • CNA,CMA, PCT or EMT certification.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• Basic Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Nonessential:

• 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Patient Care Support or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant ARMA
  • Certified Patient Care Technician
  • Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH

The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders is a partnership between the UAB Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Children’s of Alabama, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and National Childhood Research entities, including the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. Clinic 8 includes 18 board-certified Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists.Specialty care is provided for blood disorders, Oncology, and NeuroOncology.The clinic also provides transfusion and apheresis services on an outpatient basis. Neuro-Psychologists, Academic Fellows, Residents and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners also provide care in this area, under the supervision of the attending MD. Clinical and research programs include Pediatric Oncology(Childhood and Young Adult Cancer), Pediatric Hematology( Blood Diseases, includingSickle Cell Disease), Neuro-Oncology(Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors), Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program(Taking on Life After Cancer), and Hope and Cope Psychosocial Program. Our Cancer specialty service continues to be named among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Location: Children’s of Alabama (1st Floor, Lowder Building)

Schedule: 8-4:30, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days