Medical Assistant II - Prairie Meadows Dr Location

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II to work for the Prairie Meadow Dr location in Iowa City. Under direct supervision of LIP (licensed independent practitioner), RN (registered nurse), NM/ANM (nurse manager/assistant nurse manager) or other licensed designee, functions as a member of the patient care team. Performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in the urgent care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit.

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)
Applicants must upload a resume that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcripts if they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.

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, doing 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.