Medical Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinics - North Liberty Hospital (100%25)
About The Position
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant II for the North Liberty Hospital Orthopedic Clinic. Under the direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant II functions as a member of the patient care team. The role performs technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions and coordinates elements of patient visits to support clinic flow. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The hourly rate is $19.98 to commensurate.
Requirements
- Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant, or completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant Program.
- Alternatively, completion of a health care profession program whose curriculum incorporates elements of a Medical Assistant program, including pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, medication administration including dose calculation, and psychology.
- Applicants qualifying through a health care profession program must include educational transcripts during the application process.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic by interacting with patients, families, and staff.
- Assist with patient physical examinations and related treatments, including obtaining patient histories and reviewing medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
- Manage internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete information is available for patient appointments.
- Administer routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications that do not require a high level of skill or nursing judgment, in accordance with certification or accredited training requirements.
- Perform routine laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood work, and perform electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
- Identify vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
- Perform clerical tasks, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
- Assist in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Disability insurance options
- Employer contributions to retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
