Medical Assistant II - IRL Family Medicine

Overview

The Iowa River Landing Family Medicine Clinic is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II
. Under direct supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse, the Medical Assistant II 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.

• 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.
• Manage internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administer 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.
• Perform routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, do electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
• Identify vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Perform related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments and providing information to other departments.
• Assist in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

100%

Monday - Friday 0830 - 1730 or 10 hour shifts 0730 - 1800

Iowa River Landing

Late coverage and Saturday rotation

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, information not provided.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Our pledge at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.

• 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).

• Medical Terminology
• Public Contact/Customer Service
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred

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 of 10 calendar 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 and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If applicable, internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink
, anne-phillips.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Medical Assistant II
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time

• Pay Level: 9
• Starting Salary Minimum: 40903.92
• Starting Salary Maximum: 60760.80

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Anne Beyerink
• Contact Email: anne-phillips