Medical Assistant II - Organ Transplant Center (80% - 100%)
About The Position
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an 80% - 100% Medical Assistant II to work in the Organ Transplant Center. Under direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager/assistant nurse manager or other licensed designee, this role functions as a member of the patient care team. The Medical Assistant II performs technical, patient care, and related clerical functions in an urgent care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit. Staff will support organ transplant patients, facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff. The role involves assisting in clinic with physical examinations and related treatments, including taking patient history, reviewing medication records, allergies, and immunizations. It also includes managing internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete data for patient appointments. The University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center.
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.
- Upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications.
- Upload copy of educational transcripts if not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.
Responsibilities
- Support organ transplant patients.
- Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic.
- Assist in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments.
- Take patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
- Manage internal and external medical records.
- Administer routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.
- Perform routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work.
- Perform electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
- Identify vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
- Perform related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
- Assist in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
Benefits
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation
- sick leave
- health, dental, life, and disability insurance options
- generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
