Medical Assistant, Medical Oncology

OneOncology; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support oncologists and patient care at our Louisiana clinics. The role involves chart preparation, patient communication, and efficient handling of patient records and phone inquiries.

CPR certification is required, CMA certification is required, and at least two years of clinic experience is preferred. Many duties are performed in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment with a focus on compassionate service.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience assisting in a clinic for 2 years or more is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Oncologist when needed and provide patient care.
• Prepare and review charts for medical care to be rendered.
• Handle calls professionally and courteously, and relay information as needed.
• Fill out and scan records into patient charts promptly.
• Support Satellite Office staffing and related clinical duties.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

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.Filling out records and scanning records in a patients chart, in a timely manner.Satellite Office staffing.Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:High School DiplomaAssisting in a clinic for 2 years or more preferredCMA (certified medical assistant) required, CPR certification required