Certified Medical Assistant, Equipment Safety, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medications, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Operational Support, Patient Care, Sterilization, Wound Care
Job Overview::
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.
Expanded Clinical Duties
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.
Education and Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
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.