Clinical Support & Phlebotomy Associate

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

Job summary

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

Responsibilities extend to transporting patients and specimens, managing supplies, and ensuring a safe care environment while working within HIPAA and institutional policies.

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 role.
• Nurse Students in an accredited Bachelor's program with at least 2 completed clinical rotations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights into the EMR accurately.
• Obtains specimens and labels them correctly; instructs patients in collection.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKG; uses two-patient-identifier practice.
• Transports patients, records, specimens and supplies per policy.
• Maintains stock of supplies and medical forms for clinical areas.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and patient care environment.
• Maintains knowledge of clinical computer systems and paging communications.
• Assists with research data entry as required.
• Attends mandatory training and annual competency assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Technical skills

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program with externship

Clinical rotations for nursing students (2+)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

Responsibilities extend to transporting patients and specimens, managing supplies, and ensuring a safe care environment while working within HIPAA and institutional policies.