Medical Assistant II - Day of Surgery Admissions 80%25

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Day of Surgery Admissions is seeking a Medical Assistant II. Under the direct supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse, this role performs technical, patient care, and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting. Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.

Requirements

• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant Program, or Completion of a health care profession program with a curriculum incorporating elements of a Medical Assistant program including but not limited to: pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology and medication administration including dose calculation and psychology (include educational transcripts during application process).

Nice To Haves

• Medical Terminology
• Public Contact/Customer Service
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
• Submitting a Resume and marking it as a “Relevant File” under the submissions is desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff.
• Assisting in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments, including but not limited to: patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
• Managing internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administering routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment (these are medications that can only be administered by certified medical assistants or medical assistants who have completed a formal accredited training program).
• Performing routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, electrocardiograms, and x-ray work as needed.
• Identifying vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Performing related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
• Assisting in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree