Medical Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a motivated Medical Assistant to support oncologists and patient care. You will assist physicians, prepare charts for review, and communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Requires CMA certification and CPR certification, with at least a High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference for 2+ years of clinic experience; strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Assisting in a clinic for 2 years or more preferred.
• CMA (certified medical assistant) required, CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Oncologist in providing patient care.
• Preparation of charts for medical care to be rendered.
• Make necessary arrangements for patients, in particular those related to hospitalization.
• Handle phone calls in professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Filing of records and scanning of records in patient charts, in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Phone handling

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana's leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE:

To provide the best possible care to our patients by: assisting patients, assisting physician when needed, preparing charts (paper or electronic) for physician review; and communicating with patients, clients, and staff in a professional and courteous manner. Work autonomously with little instruction, and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Medical Oncologist, when necessary or requested, in providing patient care.
• Preparation of charts for medical care to be rendered.
• Make necessary arrangements for patients, in particular those related to hospitalization.
• Handle phone calls in professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Filing of records and scanning of records in patient charts, in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Assisting in a clinic for 2 years or more preferred
• CMA (certified medical assistant) required, CPR certification required

For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team.