Medical Assistant II Digestive Health Clinic (50-100)

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% - 100% Medical Assistant II to work in the Digestive Health Clinic.

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:

• Staff will support our Digestive Health patients.
• 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 thataccurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administers routine oral rectal or injectable medications not requiringa 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 and x-ray work as needed.
• Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones scheduling appointments andproviding information to other departments.
• Assists in 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% (20 - 40 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1700 with occasional late shifts. No weekends no holidays.
Salary: Merit Plan Plan
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 information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: 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 )

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. Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcripts if 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 Nicole Olmstead at

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Junior IC