Clinical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Clinical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support efficient clinic operations. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, transporting patients and specimens, and maintaining a clean, safe care environment.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document in Epic, ensure patient privacy under HIPAA, and participate in daily unit activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant program or 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• 2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient data.
• Assist nursing/medical staff in procedures.
• Transport patients and specimens; maintain clean care areas.
• Record data in the medical record (Epic) and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or clinical experience

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Clinical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support efficient clinic operations. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, transporting patients and specimens, and maintaining a clean, safe care environment.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document in Epic, ensure patient privacy under HIPAA, and participate in daily unit activities.