Medical Assistant II - Otolaryngology Clinic 50-100
Medical Assistant II - Otolaryngology Clinic 50-100
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Job Description
University of Iowa Healthcare Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery seeks a 50100 Medical Assistant tojoin our busy tertiary care practice.As a Medical Assistant youll be an essential part of our team ensuring topquality service for our patients.We are nationallyranked by US News & World Report as the 14th Best Hospital for Ear Nose and Throat specialty. University of Iowa Healthcare Department of Otolaryngology has been consistently ranked among the top 1 out of more than 4500 ear nose and throat hospitals nationwide.
Our Mission
The Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery is dedicated to the sustainable delivery of excellent medical care for those with diseases and disorders of the head and neck through the translation of new discoveries prospective analysis of outcomes and thedevelopment of innovative training strategies.
Our Clinical Mission
To provide exemplary clinical practice in the areas of medical and surgical care in which our staff engages under the broad headings of general otolaryngology communicative disorders facial plastic and reconstructive surgery head and neck oncology laryngology otology/neurotology pediatric otolaryngology and rhinology.
Duties to include:
- Staff will support our Otolaryngology Clinic patients.
- Responsible forfacilitatingthe 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.
- Manages internal and external medical records to ensure thataccurateand complete data is available for patient appointments.
- Administers routine oral rectal or injectable medications not requiringa high levelof 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.
- Performs routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work does electrocardiograms and xray work as needed.
- Identifiesvaccination needs for specific patient populations.
- Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones scheduling appointments andprovidinginformation to other departments.
- Assistsin obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time: 50 100
Hourly: $19.21 to commensurate
Schedule:Day shifts Monday Friday.. Hours may vary depending on clinic needs.
Location:University Campus
Benefits Highlights:Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.Complete informationregardingthe full benefits package may be viewed at: Eligibility Requirements:
- CertificationORregistration as a Medical AssistantORcompletion of a recognized oneyear Medical Assistant ProgramOR
- 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 basicpharmacologyand medication administration including dose calculation and psychology include educational transcripts during application process
Application Process:In order to be considered applicants must uploada resume(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.Candidatesmust uploadcopyof their educational transcriptsif they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions contact Nicole Olmstead at
Employment Type
Full-Time
