Medical Assistant II - Digestive Health Procedure Suite

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Medical Assistant II to work in the Digestive Health Procedure Suite. Under the direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager/assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant II functions as a member of the patient care team. The role performs technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions by coordinating elements of patient visits and supporting Digestive Health patients. The position facilitates patient flow through the clinic, assists with examinations and related treatments, maintains medical records, administers eligible routine medications, performs routine tests and procedures, identifies vaccination needs, and completes clerical work such as scheduling and answering phones. The role also assists with insurance prior authorizations. This is a 100% position (40 hours per week) at the University Campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, with variable start times and one late shift per month.

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 whose curriculum incorporates Medical Assistant program elements, including pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, medication administration including dose calculation, and psychology.
Applicants qualifying through an education program rather than Medical Assistant certification/registration or completion of a Medical Assistant Program must upload educational transcripts.

Responsibilities

Support Digestive Health patients.
Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic by interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Assist with patient physical examinations and related treatments, including obtaining patient history and maintaining medication, allergy, and immunization records.
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 permitted for qualified medical assistants.
Perform routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, electrocardiograms, and x-ray work as needed.
Identify vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
Perform clerical tasks, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
Assist in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.