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Medical Assistant IIDay of Surgery Admissions is seeking a 80% Medical Assistant II. Under direct supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse, 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.Job Responsibilities: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 other departments.Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.Percent of Time: 80%Schedule: Monday - Friday, rotating daytime hours typically between 0500 to 2030. No overnights, no weekends, no holidays.Location: UI Health Care Main CampusPay Grade: 9 - 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)Desired Qualifications :Medical TerminologyPublic Contact/Customer ServiceCertified Medical Assistant is preferredApplication Process:In order 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 Faby Orozco at
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iowa city, IA, 52240, US
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