Medical Assistant II - Ambulatory Care (Flexible Hours)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care – Iowa River Landing Family Medicine in Iowa City, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide direct patient care and support in an ambulatory setting. The role is 80-100% time under supervision with duties including patient history, medications and immunizations, and data entry.

Responsibilities include supporting exam rooms, performing routine labs and ECGs, managing records, and assisting with insurance prior authorizations, scheduling, and patient

Qualifications

• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant program or equivalent healthcare program.
• Experience with patient interaction and data entry preferred.
• Knowledge of vaccination needs and basic pharmacology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate smooth patient flow through the clinic with patients, families, and staff.
• Assist in physical examinations and related treatments, including taking patient history and recording medications/allergies.
• Manage internal and external medical records for appointments.
• Administer routine medications not requiring high nursing skill.
• Perform routine labs (urinalysis, blood work), ECGs and X-ray as needed.
• Identify vaccination needs for patient populations.
• Handle clerical tasks: phones, scheduling, information for other departments.
• Assist in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Public contact / Customer service

Clinical skills

Education

Certification as Medical Assistant

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care – Iowa River Landing Family Medicine in Iowa City, IA is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide direct patient care and support in an ambulatory setting. The role is 80-100% time under supervision with duties including patient history, medications and immunizations, and data entry.

Responsibilities include supporting exam rooms, performing routine labs and ECGs, managing records, and assisting with insurance prior authorizations, scheduling, and patient