Oncology Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

Astera Cancer Care; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a dedicated professional to support clinical care. The role involves assisting physicians, preparing patient charts, and coordinating patient needs with courtesy and efficiency.

The position requires working autonomously with multiple tasks, maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and staff, and contributing to a high standard of cancer care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or preferred.
• CMA (certified medical assistant) preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient’s chart in a timely manner.
• Satellite office staffing.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

CMA (certified medical assistant)

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a dedicated professional to support clinical care. The role involves assisting physicians, preparing patient charts, and coordinating patient needs with courtesy and efficiency.

The position requires working autonomously with multiple tasks, maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and staff, and contributing to a high standard of cancer care.