Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures proper patient identification and maintains patient safety, privacy, confidentiality and follows guidelines under HIPAA.
Obtains and records vital signs, pain screens, weights and heights accurately into Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Reports changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs; findings that are outside of defined parameters; and changes in patient's conditions to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner.
Obtains specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and ensures accurate labeling in presence of patient. Instructs patients/family members in collecting specimens.
Performs phlebotomy and EKG as applicable and is competent in the two patient identifier practice.
May precept with specific training.
Assists with disease center specific procedural needs as applicable.
Transports patients, medical records, specimens, blood components, equipment and supplies in accordance with Institute policy.
Ensures that all patients on schedule are accounted for and communicate with providers/patients and colleagues as to approximate wait times.
May be required to assist with research specific patient data entry as required.
Assures that all clinical areas have an adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment, and forms.
Assist with medical record preparation.
Properly cleans and maintains equipment and patient care environment.
Maintains a working knowledge of current computer systems used in clinical areas.
Understands and utilizes the telephone/pager systems, including text paging staff, call system and emergency response system.
Provides proactive instruction and time expectations to patient and family.
Communicates patient and family status difficulties and concerns to appropriate staff.
Attends mandatory training and education sessions, completes mandatory annual competency assessments and follows Institute policies.
Accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of patients, families, staff and unit.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.
Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills.
Demonstrates respectful and courteous behavior toward peers, co-workers, visitors and management.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
Clinical Qualification: o 2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting. o Phlebotomy certification may be preferred based on location (Yawkey 2, Satellites).
License/Certification/Registration Required:
BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
Yes, all ages
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Per Diem Clinic Assistant - Yawkey 10 • Boston, MA, United States
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