Medical Assistant, Palliative Care

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer CenterBaton Rouge, LA

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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: To assist the Palliative Care team in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to patients with serious illnesses. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, supporting patient and family education, triaging calls, assisting with clinical tasks, and maintaining smooth communication between patients, providers, and other healthcare entities. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills to ensure high-quality support for patients and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordination of Patient Care Services
Patient Education and Support
Triage and Administrative
Clinical Assistance
Professional Development & Team Support

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Familiarity with palliative care, hospice, or oncology is a plus.

CMA (certified medical assistant) required, CPR certification required

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