Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Inpatient Oncology

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Inpatient Oncology unit (Lunder 9) at 45 Fruit Street. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and support nursing staff in a fast-paced oncology setting.

The role requires strong patient communication, basic medical knowledge, and proficiency with electronic medical records. Onsite work with rotating shifts and a starting pay range reflective of the unit’s responsibilities is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 0–1 year in patient care/elder care preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS, CMA, EMT-B, LNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs, weights, and inputs/outputs accurately.
• Complete documentation in the medical record.
• Communicate with patients and families effectively.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic hygiene tasks.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Medical terminology

Patient interaction

EMR proficiency

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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Job Summary The Opportunity:

Patient Care Assistant | Inpatient Oncology - Lunder 9

Lunder 9 is a thirty-two-bed adult inpatient acute care medical oncology unit that provides Relationship Based Care. Most of the patients cared for on this unit have a diagnosis of lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sarcoma, or a solid tumor cancer. Patients are cared for throughout the cancer trajectory - from time of diagnosis, treatment and through end of life. Patients admitted to this oncology unit require complex oncology care which includes Phase 1 clinical trials, complex chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, proton therapy and palliative care. 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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks; this may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and reports those concerns to the nurse.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Experience: experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] – Massachusetts Board of Nursing 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: 45 Fruit Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

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