Medical Assistant II - Ortho South

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Orthopedics is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II for Ortho South at Medical Center University. Under the direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager/assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant II works as a member of the patient care team. The role performs technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions in the urgent care setting, coordinating all elements of the patient visit. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The hourly pay range is $19.98 to commensurate.

Requirements

Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant, or completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant program; alternatively, completion of a health care profession program whose curriculum incorporates Medical Assistant program elements, including pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, medication administration with dose calculation, and psychology.
Applicants relying on completion of a health care profession program must include educational transcripts during the application process.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a health care environment with direct patient care.
Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff.
Strong written communication skills.
Customer service experience.
Previous healthcare support experience.
Demonstrated competency in medical terminology.
Demonstrated computer skills and ability to navigate the EMR.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic by interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Assist with physical examinations and related treatments, including gathering patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
Manage internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete information is available for 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, and perform 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.