Job Details

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: Functions as a point person for coordination of new patient consult requests to provide a smooth transition of patient care for entry into the MBPCC system. Schedules all new patients for their first appointment and works with patient access and navigation when appropriate. Ensures that all documentation is received prior to first appointment. Monitors communication for Genetics as well as sends emails and reminders to patients upon request.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Coordination of new patient intake for Genetics and Palliative Care
* Scheduling of patients; Check in and out
* Coordination of patient care services
* Patient Records
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Two years' experience in medical facility as medical assistant, ward clerk, scheduling clerk or similar position