Medical Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinics, North Liberty Campus (50%-100%)
Medical Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinics, North Liberty Campus (50%-100%)
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Job Description
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking 50% - 100%Medical Assistant IIto work for the Orthopedic Clinic.
Summary:
Under direct supervision of LIP (licensed independent practitioner) RN (registered nurse) NM/ANM (nurse manager/assistant nurse manager) or other licenseddesignee 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:
- 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 x-ray 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.
Schedule: 50% - 100%
Hourly: $19.59 to commensurate
Hours:Monday- Friday during clinic hours
Location: Will be moving to the Medical Center North Liberty on or around April 2025.
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: new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is a 469000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Cares nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated comprehensive and accessible care across outpatient inpatient and surgical settings.
In addition to world-class orthopedic care the campus features a full-service community imaging center laboratory services physical therapy a retail pharmacy an emergency department and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff support excellence in clinical care education and research and foster meaningful community partnerships.
UI Health Care is building a welcoming skilled and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission:Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- CertificationORregistration as a Medical AssistantORcompletion of a recognized one-year 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 self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions contact Rebecca Beggs at
Employment Type
Full-Time
