Medical Assistant II - Scott Blvd Laboratory & Urgent Care 60%
About The Position
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 60% Medical Assistant II to work in our Scott Blvd Laboratory and Walk-In Clinics. Our medical assistants are responsible to help a wide variety of patients from newborn to geriatric and ensures patient care standards are met and provides access to additional care options. This position is part of a dynamic and fast paced environment, rich with opportunities for learning and growth. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages teamwork between multiple disciplinary teams to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients. 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!
Requirements
- Certification as a Medical Assistant 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 and availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours
Nice To Haves
- Strong phlebotomy skills
- Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens
- Previous EPIC and Beaker experience
- Previous walk-in clinic experience is preferred
- Approaches every interaction with patients and coworkers with a positive, professional demeanor and valuing respect, collaboration, and excellence in the position
- In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Responsibilities
- Staff will support our Urgent Care Clinics and will float to multiple locations based on staffing need.
- Performs phlebotomy.
- Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.
- Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids.
- Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens.
- Performs, or may direct performance of, data entry, labeling and processing of laboratory specimens.
- Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
- Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.
- Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein, makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise.
- Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.
- Responds to, or may direct response to, telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens.
- Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
- Responsible for facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff.
- Assist in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments, including but not limited to patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
- Administers 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City area and surrounding cities based on clinical need and hours.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
- Complete information: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
- FREE on-site parking!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
