Medical Assistant II - North Liberty Hospital

Overview

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II to work for the North Liberty Hospital.

• 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.

Schedule: 100%

Hourly: $19.59 to commensurate

Hours: Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays.

Location: North Liberty Hospital

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

• 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)

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.

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 polly-terukina.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Medical Assistant II
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Pay Level: 9

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Polly Terukina
• Contact Email: polly-terukina