Medical Assistant II-Dr Bishop General Surgery

Job Title: Medical Assistant Certified-Dr Bishop General Surgery

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN) is a highly skilled, certified/licensed professional responsible for managing patient flow, performing direct patient care interventions, and ensuring comprehensive clinical operations in an ambulatory setting. This role leverages advanced clinical expertise to support patient management plans and optimize provider efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes complex and specialized clinical tasks under provider supervision, including sterile procedures, comprehensive wound care, and suture/staple removal.
• Administers medications safely and accurately, including all routes of injection (intramuscular, subcutaneous), vaccinations, and oral medications, while monitoring and documenting patient response.
• Independently performs diagnostic testing, such as phlebotomy (venipuncture), arterial blood gas collection (if trained/licensed), and EKG/ECG testing.
• Collects, labels, and prepares sensitive laboratory specimens (e.g., blood, cultures) following strict biohazard protocols.
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and clinical intake, accurately reconciling patient medications, allergies, and complex medical history.
• Provides in-depth patient and family education regarding complex treatment plans, pre- and post-operative instructions, chronic disease management, and medication adherence.
• Manages clinical communications and prescription protocols, processing complex refill authorizations and coordinating prior authorizations with pharmacies and insurance companies.
• Coordinates external referrals, diagnostic testing, and hospital follow-up appointments, actively closing the loop on care continuity.
• Maintains an environment of clinical readiness, ensuring sterilization and calibration of specialized medical equipment.
• Accurately documents all procedures and interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), ensuring data integrity for compliance, billing, and quality reporting.

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.