Medical Assistant II - Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite (50%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% Medical Assistant II to work at the Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite. 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 Cancer Center patients, facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff. The University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States. Our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

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.
Must be able to train on weekdays.

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, 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 to other departments.
Assisting in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.