Medical Assistant, Palliative Care
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center•Covington, LA
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the clinic manager. The role rooms patients and records information in patient charts, prepares charts before appointments, and helps facilitate the preparation and delivery of patient care. The position works under close supervision, requires handling multiple tasks at the same time, and may include serving as a preceptor for clinical staff. The Medical Assistant also assists nurses as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
- CPR BLS required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
Responsibilities
- Room patients in an effective and timely manner.
- Prepare charts prior to patient appointments.
- Facilitate the smooth preparation and process of patient care.
- Assist nurses as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Record information in patient charts.
- May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
