Medical Assistant II - Ortho South

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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 or assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant II works as part of the patient care team in an urgent care setting. The role performs technical, patient care, and related clerical functions while coordinating all elements of the patient visit. The position is hourly, with compensation starting at $19.98 and commensurate with qualifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant, completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant Program, or completion of a health care profession program whose curriculum incorporates elements of a Medical Assistant program, including pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, medication administration including dose calculation, and psychology.
Applicants relying on completion of a health care profession 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.
Applicants who are not certified or registered as a Medical Assistant and have not completed a Medical Assistant Program must upload a copy of their educational transcripts.
Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification.

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 electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

Facilitate smooth patient flow through the clinic by interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Assist with physical examinations and related treatments, including gathering patient histories 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 and are permitted for qualified medical assistants.
Perform routine laboratory tests, including 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.