Clinic Medical Assistant (RN, LPN, CMA, CCMA, RMA)-- Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery
About The Position
This role is foundational to clinic flow and directly impacts provider efficiency, patient throughput, and care quality. A dedicated COA will Room patients for providers, manager telephone encounters and patient messages, respond to MyChart communications, complete prior authorizations and coordinate referrals, and support patients needs. This role also performs essential technical tasks that directly support colorectal surgery operations: Assist with in-office procedures and examinations (hemorrhoid banding, anoscopy, and anorectal manometry) Perform suture/staple removal and basic wound care Process tissue/biopsy samples Assist in managing postoperative complications Maintain sterile technique and equipment safety Obtain and document surgical clearances Support perioperative coordination, including pre-authorizations and medication management. These responsibilities require consistent staffing to maintain safe and efficient workflows.
Requirements
- Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
- Current certification/license from one of the below: Certified Medical Assistant- American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant- American Medical Technologist, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- National Health career Association, National Certified Medical Assistant- National Center for Competency Testing, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant- National Association for Health Professionals, Registered Medical Assistant- American Allied Health, Certified Medical Assistant Clinical- American Medical Certification Association, Active LPN license in state of employment, Active RN license in state of employment
- CPR provider certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Room patients for providers
- Manage telephone encounters and patient messages
- Respond to MyChart communications
- Complete prior authorizations and coordinate referrals
- Support patients needs
- Assist with in-office procedures and examinations (hemorrhoid banding, anoscopy, and anorectal manometry)
- Perform suture/staple removal and basic wound care
- Process tissue/biopsy samples
- Assist in managing postoperative complications
- Maintain sterile technique and equipment safety
- Obtain and document surgical clearances
- Support perioperative coordination, including pre-authorizations and medication management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
