Clinical Assistant: Patient Care & Vital Signs Expert

MFS Investments; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a Clinical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support clinic operations in Boston. The role involves obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, and assisting nursing and medical staff with procedures.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a busy interdisciplinary team while ensuring patient safety and privacy.

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 related clinical experience.
• Nurse students with rotations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient identification and safety; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Record vital signs, pain screens, and anthropometrics in EMR.
• Obtain and label specimens; instruct patients/families in specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKG; adhere to patient identification practices.
• Assist with disease center procedural needs and patient transport.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies and ensure clean, safe care environments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Technical proficiency

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a Clinical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support clinic operations in Boston. The role involves obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, and assisting nursing and medical staff with procedures.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a busy interdisciplinary team while ensuring patient safety and privacy.