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Deaconess Health System
Clinic Medical Assistant (RN, LPN, CMA, CCMA, RMA)-- Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$45,989 / year median in Indiana
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Clinic Medical Assistant (RN, LPN, CMA, CCMA, RMA
- Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery Deaconess Health System
- 3.
Full Job Description 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 Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or graduation from an accredited nursing program required. Experience preferred but not required. 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.