Medical Assistant, Radiation Oncology

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: Assist Registered Nurse/Radiation Oncologist with daily clinic responsibilities. This includes obtaining patient medical information from various medical facilities and the patient to ensure a complete and accurate medical record. Schedules and coordinates appointments for special procedures and other testing. Obtains vital signs and completes nursing assessments for all patient visits. FUNCTIONS: 1. Obtaining Vital Signs/completing Nursing Assessments 2. Scheduling/Coordinating appointments 3. Collecting medical records for scheduled appointments 4. Performs medical record scanning 5. Other Duties as Assigned QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent Assisting in a clinic for 2 years or more preferred Oncology clinic experience highly preferred CMA (certified medical assistant) certification required from a national testing agency (NHA, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP etc.) BLS CPR certification required