Medical Assistant II Orthopedics

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II to work for the Ortho South Clinic in Iowa City.

Summary :

Under direct supervision of LIP (licensed independent practitioner) RN (registered nurse) NM / ANM (nurse manager / assistant nurse manager) or other licensed designee functions as a member of the patient care team. Performs technical patient care and related clerical functions in the urgent care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit.

Duties to include :

• Responsible forfacilitatingthe 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 thataccurateand complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administers routine oral rectal or injectable medications not requiringa high levelof 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.
• Identifiesvaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones scheduling appointments andprovidinginformation to other departments.
• Assistsin obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

Schedule : 100%

Hourly : $19.59 to commensurate

Hours : Monday-Thursday 730a-8p Friday 730-5p and Saturday 8a-2p. Average of 1-2 evenings per week and average of one Saturday per month.

Location : Ortho South - Iowa City

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 informationregardingthe full benefits package may be viewed at : Eligibility Requirements :

Application Process : In order to be considered applicants must uploada 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 transcripts if 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

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EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1