Medical Assistant II – UI Health Care North Dodge Neurology Clinic 100%

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient centered 100 % (40 hours a week) Medical Assistant II (MA II) to work at our UICC North Dodge Neurology Clinic . This position will mainly support our Neurology Clinic but could float to other patient specialties/clinic locations based on clinical needs/hours. Our Neurology Clinic provides consultation services, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatments for adult patients with a broad spectrum of disorders affecting the nervous system. Our general neurologists are committed to providing specialized care with a generalist perspective, ensuring an innovative, effective, and personalized approach, and diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of neurological conditions. Patients with any neurologic problem, uncertain about their neurological condition, experiencing neurological symptoms, or needing a neurological evaluation may receive care in the general neurology outpatient clinic. Our Medical Assistants develop relationships and get to know our patients and monitor patient care history and deliver personalized, compassionate care every time to each patient. 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! #MA #UICC #bestbenefits #topworkplace Summary: Under direct supervision of LIP (licensed independent practitioner), RN (registered nurse), NM/ANM (nurse manager/assistant nurse manager) or other licensed designee, functions as a member of the patient care team. Performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in the urgent care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit. Duties to include:

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.
• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations is highly desired.
• Previous Epic experience
• Previous Neurology clinic experience
• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
• Staff may be required to receive a passing score on work samples to be considered for this position

Responsibilities

• Support our Neurology Clinic patients.
• Facilitate 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.
• Manage internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administer routine 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.
• Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
• Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IA (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.
• The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation as well as paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed