Medical Assistant II - IRL Dermatology (MOHS Clinic)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa River Landing Dermatology Clinic is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II. Under direct supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse, this role 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. The position is responsible for facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic by interacting with patients, families, and staff. It involves assisting in clinic with physical examinations and related treatments, including taking patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations. The role also manages internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments. Additionally, it involves administering routine medications (oral, rectal, or injectable) that do not require a high level of skill or nursing judgment, performing routine laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, and x-ray work as needed. Identifying vaccination needs, performing clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments are also key responsibilities. The role further includes assisting in obtaining insurance prior authorizations, assisting with procedures and sterile set-up, assisting with scribing and documentation during visits, and providing support in phototherapy and medication refills. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, committed to changing medicine and changing lives. Iowa River Landing offers world-class, academic-level medicine in a convenient and pleasant setting, with a pledge to provide the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, and efficient manner.

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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
Medical Terminology
Public Contact/Customer Service
Submitting a Resume and marking it as a “Relevant File” under the submissions is desired.

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.
Manages internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
Administers routine oral, rectal or injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.
Performs routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, does electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments and providing information other departments.
Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
Assists with procedures and sterile set up.
Assists with scribing and documentation during visit.
Provides support in phototherapy and medication refills.