Clinical Assistant: Patient Care & Phlebotomy

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Clinical Assistant to support direct patient care and clinic operations in a fast-paced environment. Primary duties include obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting nursing/medical staff with procedures.

The role also covers care coordination, specimen handling, and patient education; responsibilities extend to ensuring supplies, EMR documentation, and environment safety.

Qualifications

• 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 role.
• Nurse students in an accredited Bachelor's program with clinical rotations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and record in EMR; monitor patient status.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKG as applicable; ensure proper specimen labeling.
• Transport patients, records, and specimens per policy; maintain environment and stock supplies.
• Assist with medical record preparation and patient education materials.
• Maintain competent knowledge of clinical IT systems and paging/telephone systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Professionalism

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program or externship

1 year clinical experience

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Clinical Assistant to support direct patient care and clinic operations in a fast-paced environment. Primary duties include obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting nursing/medical staff with procedures.

The role also covers care coordination, specimen handling, and patient education; responsibilities extend to ensuring supplies, EMR documentation, and environment safety.