Medical Assistant, Palliative Care

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