MGH Patient Care Assistant | Infusion Unit

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differential for evenings, NOCs,

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Childcare resources

Hospital retirement plan

Employee Perks

Fitness Center

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston’s Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for day shifts to support infusion care for adult oncology patients. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, venipuncture, and documentation in the EHR.

Responsibilities involve collaborating with RNs and physicians, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining unit supplies. Competitive benefits and weekly pay accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• BLS Certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) required.
• Nursing Assistant (LNA - Massachusetts)
• Experience in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; proficient with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, phlebotomy, bathing, and assisting with ambulation.
• Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments as required.
• Document height, weight, intake/output, and blood glucose in the EHR.
• Assist with meal setup, feeding, and ensuring rooms are stocked and clean.
• Support with admitting and discharging patients and orienting new PCA team members.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient service

Full/assist patient transport

EMR computer skills

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Nursing Assistant (LNA Massachusetts)

Job description

Site

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Hematology/ Oncology Infusion unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), with Day shift availability, to provide scheduled weekends and holiday coverage. Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit is a sixty bed/chair infusion unit in the Division of Hematology-Oncology. There are eighteen beds and forty-two chairs. Adult cancer patients are referred to the Infusion Unit for treatment with, and management of, toxicities from chemotherapy and biotherapy. Patients are followed throughout the entire trajectory of their illness: diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation, long‑term follow‑up, and when necessary, palliative care. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 6:30 PM. Preferably applicants seeking full‑time employment, and have (1) year patient care experience, will be strongly considered for this role. Phlebotomy experience acceptable but not required.

What do we have to Offer?

• Weekly pay


• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends


• Generous paid time off


• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)


• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care


• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax‑sheltered annuity plan


• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets/passes from travel to sporting events


• Membership to MGB Fitness Center

Summary

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care‑related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy.


• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.


• Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).


• Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.


• Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.


• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.


• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.


• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.


• Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively - Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.


• Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.


• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]


• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]


• Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts]


• Experience: Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred.


• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Knowledge of medical terminology. Strong patient/customer service skills. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location 32 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

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EEO Statement

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