OneOncology·Covington, Louisiana
The Survivorship Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of the cancer survivorship program, working directly with patients and clinical teams. Key duties include preparing charts, conducting patient encounters, and coordinating survivorship care plans and support groups.
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.
The Survivorship Coordinator is a clinically active role responsible for the hands-on implementation and day-to-day operations of the cancer survivorship program at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. This individual will work directly with patients and clinical teams to deliver survivorship care—preparing charts for visits, supporting or conducting patient encounters, coordinating follow-up, and ensuring care plans are completed and communicated. This role is best suited for a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with strong clinical instincts, a patient-first mindset, and the organizational skills to keep the program running smoothly.
1. Clinical Support and Chart Preparation 2. Survivorship Care Plan Completion and Coordination 3. Coordination of support groups and survivorship events 4. Institutional Engagement and Accreditation Support 5. Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or LPN licensure required. Active LPN licensure in Louisiana preferred.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as an MA or LPN, preferably in oncology, primary care, or chronic disease management.
Experience with chart preparation, patient intake, and EMR documentation required.
Prior experience in a survivorship, care coordination, or navigation setting strongly preferred.
Familiarity with oncology workflows and multidisciplinary care teams a plus.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and be a certified Medical Assistant or a Licensed Practical Nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Experience in oncology, primary care, or chronic disease management and proficiency with EMR documentation are required.
Market context
In Louisiana, administration roles in healthcare often draw candidates with clinical credentials and prior coordination experience, especially when the posting asks for EMT-P certification, a nursing degree, or another medically related degree. These roles can be competitive because employers look for strong communication, familiarity with healthcare workflows, and experience that supports safe, organized operations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original job description, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-facing or team coordination work.