Medical Assistant II - Digestive Health Procedure Suite

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care’s Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant II for the Digestive Health Procedure Suite. Under the direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager or assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant II works as a member of the patient care team and performs technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions to coordinate elements of the patient visit. The role supports Digestive Health patients and helps facilitate patient flow through interaction with patients, families, and staff. The position assists with patient examinations and related treatments, maintains patient history and medication, allergy, and immunization records, and manages internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete information is available for appointments. It administers routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications that do not require a high level of skill or nursing judgment, when permitted for appropriately qualified medical assistants. Other clinical duties include routine laboratory testing, electrocardiograms, and x-ray work as needed, as well as identifying vaccination needs for specific patient populations. Clerical duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, sharing information with other departments, and assisting with insurance prior authorizations. The position is 100% (40 hours per week) and is based at the University Campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, with variable start times and one late shift per month. Salary is listed under the Merit Plan. The University of Iowa Health Care benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans.

Requirements

Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant, completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant Program, or completion of a health care profession program whose curriculum incorporates elements of a Medical Assistant program, including pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology and medication administration including dose calculation, and psychology.
Applicants relying on completion of a health care profession program must include educational transcripts during the application process.
Upload a resume that clearly addresses how the applicant meets the required and desired qualifications.
Candidates must disclose any conviction history and are subject to a criminal background check and credential and education verification.

Responsibilities

Support patients in the Digestive Health Procedure Suite.
Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic by interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Assist with physical examinations and related treatments, including documenting patient history, medications, allergies, and immunizations.
Manage internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete information is available for patient appointments.
Administer routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications that do not require a high level of skill or nursing judgment, as allowed for qualified medical assistants.
Perform routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work.
Perform electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
Identify vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and provide information to other departments.
Assist in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.