Medical Assistant II - UI Health Care Sleep Clinic 100%
About The Position
The Heartland Drive Sleep Clinic is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II. Under direct supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse, performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting. Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, with over 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers working together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for patients. Their 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)
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
- Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours.
Nice To Haves
- High technological experience
- Experience as liaison for healthcare teams
- Previous experience providing patients with standardized, pre-printed instructions
- Experience with durable medical equipment
- Minimum one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Previous experience in Sleep clinic
- EPIC experience
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Regular salaried position located in Coralville and/or Iowa City (and surrounding clinic locations)
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
- University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more!
- FREE on-site parking!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
