Medical Assistant II - IRL - Gastroenterology Clinic
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Iowa River Landing Gastroenterology Clinic is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II. Under direct supervision of physician physician assistant nurse practitioner or registered nurse performs technical patient care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting. Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.
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.
University of Iowa Health CareIowa River Landing offers the world-class academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health CareIowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly compassionate efficient way.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for facilitating 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.
- Manages internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
- Administers 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.)
- Performs routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work does electrocardiograms work as needed.
- Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
- Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information clickhere.
For more information about Why Iowaclickhere.
Percent of Time:100%
Schedule:8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday with a one hour lunch and a part of the pediatric Saturday rotation
Location:Iowa River Landing
Rotations:Saturday rotation
Minimum Eligibility 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(include educational transcripts during application process)
Desired Qualifications:
- Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Previous work experience utilizing customer service skills
Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must complete the application entirely to show that they clearly meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Submitting a Resume and marking it as a Relevant File under the submissions is desired.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of10calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% - 100% Staff Nurse to work at the OBGYN Women's Health Clinic.
