Medical Assistant (MA)- Radiation Oncology Clinic - Days

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant is a seasoned clinical assistant who is responsible for preparing the patient for the office visit with the physician. The Certified Medical Assistant gathers and documents the appropriate information to assist the physician and/or nurse in the care of the patients. The Certified Medical Assistant has specialty specific knowledge of medications, including administration, interactions, and dosing. The Certified Medical Assistant has an understanding of specialty specific anatomy.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent or 2 years of appropriate work experience.
American Association of Medical Assistants - Certified Medical Assistant OR National Health Career Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant OR Certified Medical Assistant - NPCE OR American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Health Care Provider OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Great Teamwork Environment

Responsibilities

Preparing the patient for the office visit with the physician.
Gathering and documenting the appropriate information to assist the physician and/or nurse in the care of the patients.
Specialty specific knowledge of medications, including administration, interactions, and dosing.
Understanding of specialty specific anatomy.

Benefits

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen.
While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.