Medical Assistant II - UI Health Care Sleep Clinic 80-100%

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heartland Drive Sleep Clinic is seeking a 80-100% 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—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.® WE CARE Core Values: Welcoming - We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education. Excellence - We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research. Collaboration - We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work. Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur. Respect - We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community. Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

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.
• Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous work experience utilizing customer service skills
• Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Experience with durable medical equipment

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. (These are medications that can only be administered by certified medical assistants or medical assistants who have completed a formal accredited training program.)
• Performing routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, does 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 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.
• This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more!
• This position also includes FREE on-site parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree