Medical Assistant II - Northgate Family Medicine Clinic (100%25)

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care’s Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant II for the Northgate Family Medicine Clinic. 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 and performs technical, patient-care, and clerical functions to coordinate all elements of patient visits. The role supports the Family Medicine patient population and helps facilitate smooth patient flow through the clinic. The position is 100% (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday on the day shift, with no weekends, holidays, or call. The role is based at the Northgate location. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa’s 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; alternatively, completion of a healthcare profession program with a curriculum incorporating Medical Assistant program elements, including pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, medication administration including dose calculation, and psychology.
Applicants who are not certified or registered as a Medical Assistant or have not completed a Medical Assistant Program must provide educational transcripts during the application process.
Applicants must upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the required and desired qualifications.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.

Responsibilities

Support the Family Medicine patient population.
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 histories and maintaining medication records, allergy information, 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, when qualified to do so as a certified medical assistant or through completion of a formal accredited training program.
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.