Per Diem Clinical Assistant- Weymouth

Boston Children’s Hospital; Weymouth, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Clinical Assistant for its Weymouth satellite, supporting pediatric patients across multiple services. You will obtain vital signs, assist with examinations, schedule and register patients, and perform general office tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The role requires a HS diploma and up to one year of clinical/medical assistant experience; ambulatory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with vital signs and routine measurements.
• Schedule, register patients and staff for appointments.
• Collect and verify information per procedures.
• Identify and report changes to Registered Nurse.
• Enter records and results into computer systems.
• Answer calls and provide general office support.
• Assist clinician during examinations and related duties.
• Transport patients, supplies, and equipment.

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.