Per Diem Clinical Assistant- Weymouth

Boston Children's Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Assistant for its Weymouth satellite. The role supports multiple pediatric services in a busy setting, with emphasis on vital signs, patient intake, and data entry. You will assist clinicians during exams and coordinate patient flow through the clinic.

The position requires a HS diploma and at least one year of clinical or ambulatory care experience; occupation may involve health emergencies and routine administrative duties.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year Clinical Assistant or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Ambulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with vital signs and record routine information such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
• Schedule, register patients, visitors and staff for appointments.
• Collect, verify and record information according to procedures.
• Identify and report unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Obtain records and enter related information in computer systems.
• Answer, screen and route telephone calls; provide general office support.
• Assist clinician during examinations as needed.
• Transport patients, supplies and equipment as required.
• Monday–Friday, 8 hour shifts; hours from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Skills

Ambulatory experience

Clinical Assistant

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Assistant for our Weymouth multidisciplinary satellite. Our Weymouth location offers more than 48 pediatric specalities and services including MRI, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and a pulmonary function lab. The same pediatric specialists who practice at Boston Children's main campus in Boston practice in Weymouth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting patients on obtaining vital signs, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit.
• Scheduling, receiving and/or registering patients, visitors and staff for appointments or procedures.
• Collecting, verifying and recording required information according to established procedures and instructions.
• Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Obtaining records, files and/or results for appointments and entering related information on appropriate computer systems.
• Answering, screening and routing telephone calls and performing general office support tasks.
• Assisting clinician during examinations (i.e. obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of clinic).
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts. Flexibility within the hours of 730a-530p.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 1 year Clinical Assistant or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Ambulatory experience preferred.

Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.