Medical Assistant II - IRL Internal Medicine (100%)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care—Iowa River Landing is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II for the General Internal Medicine clinic in Iowa City. Under supervision, you will perform patient care, clerical and data-entry duties in an ambulatory setting to support smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, managing records, handling calls, and processing medication refills and authorizations.

Qualifications

• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or completion of a recognized one year Medical Assistant Program.
• Experience with patient interaction and clinical workflow is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology and immunizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic with patients, families and staff.
• Assist in clinic with physical examinations and related treatments.
• Manage medical records to ensure data is accurate for appointments.
• Perform clerical tasks including answering phones and paperwork.
• Assist with medication refills and obtaining insurance pre-authorizations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Public contact

Certified Medical Assistant

Education

Certification/Registration as Medical Assistant

One-year Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant II - IRL Internal Medicine (100%)

The Iowa River LandingGeneral Internal Medicineis seeking a100% 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.
• Performs related clerical tasks including but not limited to answering phones and filling out paperwork.
• Assists in medication refills and obtaining insurance pre-authorizations.

Percent of Time:100%

Schedule:40 hours/week variable hours accomplished Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 8:00pm and Friday 7:30am-5:30pm with rotating Saturdays.

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.

About:

University ofIowa 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.

University of Iowa Health Care-Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. 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.

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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)

Desired Qualifications:

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

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of10calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contactAnne Beyerinkat [e-mail]

Additional Information

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

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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