The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% - 100% Medical Assistant II to work at the Otolaryngology Clinic. At the Otolaryngology Clinic, we're dedicated to excellence in patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our dynamic team, supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring top-quality service for our patients.
Our Mission
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is dedicated to the sustainable delivery of excellent medical care for those with diseases and disorders of the head and neck through the translation of new discoveries, prospective analysis of outcomes, and development of innovative training strategies.
Our Clinical Mission
To provide exemplary clinical practice in the areas of medical and surgical care in which our staff engage, under the broad headings of general otolaryngology, communicative disorders, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology, laryngology, otology/neurotology, pediatric otolaryngology and rhinology.
Duties to include:
Staff will support our Otolaryngology 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.
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. Each day more than 12,000 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% Hourly: $19.21 to commensurate
Schedule: Day shifts - Monday - Friday. 0800 - 1730. Hours may vary depending on clinic needs.
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: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
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)
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 transcriptsif 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 Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu.