Medical Assistant, Palliative Care

MBPCC Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington, LA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient examinations and treatment under the clinic manager. You will room patients, document information, and assist nurses while maintaining accurate charts and patient flow.

The role requires CMA certification, CPR/BLS, and a High School Diploma or GED. Work is performed under close supervision with multiple tasks handled concurrently to ensure smooth patient care.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients in an effective and timely manner.
• Preparation of charts prior to patient appointment.
• Assist nurses as needed and support patient care activities.

Skills

CMA

CPR BLS

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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 of Position: Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the clinic manager. Rooms patients and records information in patients chart. May serve as preceptor for clinical staff. Works under close supervision and must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Rooms patients in an effective and timely manner
• Preparation of charts prior to patient appointment
• Facilitate the smooth prep and process of patient care
• Assist nurses as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• CMA (Certified medical assistant) required
• CPR BLS Required
• High School Diploma/GED 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.