Clinic Assistant - pediatric Onccology
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:
- 2 years of equivalent experience in a medical setting.
- 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
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