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University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% Medical Assistant to work for our Ambulatory Clinics Float Pool.
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 perioperative and ambulatory patient care team. Performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in a perioperative and ambulatory setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit.
Duties to include:
- Staff will support our Ambulatory Clinic 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 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 and x-ray work as needed.
- Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
- Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
- Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
Percent of Time: 50%
Schedule: Variable days Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700. No weekends, no holidays
Salary: Merit Alpha Matrix | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
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.
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.
Desirable Qualifications:
- University of Iowa Health Care Medical Assistant experience.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a 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.
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Hours:
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 rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu.