Medical Assistant, Medical Oncology

Astera Cancer Care; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington, LA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support oncology teams by obtaining patient information, coordinating tests, and maintaining precise medical records. Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating procedures, assisting nursing staff as needed, and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CMA certification, and BLS CPR; oncology clinic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Oncology clinic experience is highly preferred.
• CMA certification required from a national testing agency (NHA, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP etc.).
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient medical information, including x-rays, from various medical facilities and the patient to ensure a complete and accurate medical record.
• Schedules medical tests and procedures for patients.
• Performs medical record scanning to maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Assists or assumes duties of LPN as needed to support the clinical team.
• Schedules PET CT and diagnostic CT exams from internal and external physicians.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA certification (NHA / NCCT / AAMA / NAHP)

BLS 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: Obtains patient medical information, including x-rays, from various medical facilities and the patient to ensure a complete and accurate medical record. Schedules and coordinate appointments for special procedures and other testing.FUNCTIONS:1. Obtaining information for initial consultations2. Scheduling medical tests and procedures3. Performs medical record scanning4. Assists or assumes duties of LPN as needed5. Schedules PET CT and diagnostic CT exams from internal and external physicians.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalentAssisting in a clinic for 2 years or more preferredOncology clinic experience highly preferredCMA (certified medical assistant) certification required from a national testing agency (NHA, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP etc.)BLS CPR certification required