Medical Assistant II - Medicine Specialty Clinic (90%-100%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Medical Assistant II to work in the Medicine Specialty Clinic. Under direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner (LIP), registered nurse (RN), nurse manager/assistant nurse manager (NM/ANM) or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant II functions as a member of the patient care team. This role involves performing technical, patient care, and related clerical functions in the urgent care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit. Staff will specifically support organ Medicine Specialty patients. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, serving as Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Its mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®.

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 addresses 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
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification

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
Performing 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