Medical Assistant, Palliative Care

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a CMA to assist in examination and treatment under clinic supervision. You will room patients, prepare charts, and support nursing staff, ensuring efficient patient flow and accurate documentation. The role requires certification and a strong patient-care mindset. This on-site position supports a team focused on compassionate cancer care.

Qualifications

• CMA (Certified medical assistant) certification required.
• CPR 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.
• Facilitate the smooth prep and process of patient care.
• Assist nurses as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

CMA (Certified medical assistant)

CPR BLS

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