Medical Assistant II - Presurgical Evaluation Clinic (60% - 80%)
About The Position
UI Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 60%-80% Medical Assistant II to work for the Presurgical Evaluation Clinic. Our Presurgical Evaluation Clinic is dedicated to excellence in patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll be an integral part of our dynamic team, supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring top-quality service for our patients. University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. Percent of Time: 60% - 80% (24 -32 hours per week) Salary: Merit Plan Plan Schedule: Hours would vary, Monday-Friday 0745-1615 or 0830-1700. Location: University Campus
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 address 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.
- Ensuring an efficient rooming process for patients, including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
- Assisting in clinic with physical examination of patients and related treatments.
- Management of internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
- Obtaining routine laboratory samples such as urinalysis and blood work, as needed.
- Performing related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
- Working closely with Central Sterile team to ensure delivery of reusable instruments for processing, accounting for return of all instruments to clinic, monitoring reports, and supporting organization of new instruments.
- Stocking supplies, stocking rooms, and monitoring expirations.
- Performing daily, weekly, monthly audits.
- Supporting strong patient experience metrics by providing high quality and patient centered care.
Benefits
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
