Clinical Associate/ Admin Associate

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is hiring a Clinical Associate & Admin Associate to support nursing staff with basic care activities, monitor patients’ conditions, and help ensure safety and comfort. You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse performing technical, therapeutic, and administrative tasks.

The role includes taking vital signs, documenting measurements, assisting with daily activities, collecting specimens, and coordinating with physicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic math.
• Desire to help people and/or pursue a healthcare career.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs
• Height and weight
• Oxygen saturation
• Reporting unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures under RN supervision
• Providing nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.
• Administrative duties related to nursing unit communications and patient records

Skills

Vital signs

Height and weight

Oxygen saturation

Clinical observation reporting

Specimen collection

Intake and output recording

Personal care assistance

Basic clinical procedures under RN

Nutrition assistance & room service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification preferred

Basic computer skills preferred

Medical terminology preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Clinical Assoc & Admin Assoc will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Clinical Assoc & Admin Assoc assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Clinical Assoc & Admin Assoc must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

Job Description:

Examples of tasks to be completed

• Vital Signs
• Height and Weight
• Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.

The Administrative Associate performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the nursing unit. Responsibilities include handling and controlling written and verbal communications between nursing unit, personnel and numerous physicians, ancillary services, patients, visitors and families, and the organization of the patient medical record.

Education/Experience :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math

• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional

• Basic computer skills (preferred)

• Medical terminology (preferred)

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Certification/License: CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

Patient Age Served: Provides direct patient care to:

(if applicable) _________Neonates (under 1 month)

_____x___Pediatric (1 month to 12 years)

_____x___Adolescent (12-17 years)

_____x___Adult (18-64 years)

_____x___Geriatric (over 65 years)

Pay Range:

$21.50 - $28.94

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled