Compassionate Medical Assistant - Palliative Care Support

Astera Cancer Care; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a compassionate professional to assist the Palliative Care team by coordinating patient care, supporting education for patients and families, triaging calls, and aiding clinical tasks while ensuring smooth communication among patients, providers, and healthcare entities.

The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills to deliver high-quality support for patients and their families, with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting preferred; familiarity with palliative care, hospice, or oncology is a plus.
• CMA certification and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of Patient Care Services.
• Patient Education and Support.
• Triage and Administrative Clinical Assistance.
• Professional Development & Team Support.

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a compassionate professional to assist the Palliative Care team by coordinating patient care, supporting education for patients and families, triaging calls, and aiding clinical tasks while ensuring smooth communication among patients, providers, and healthcare entities.

The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills to deliver high-quality support for patients and their families, with ongoing professional