Medical Assistant II - Day of Surgery Admissions 80%

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families and staff.
• Affixes to 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.
• 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.
• Affixes to obtain insurance prior authorizations.

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).

Qualifications

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

Pay

80%

Schedule

Monday - Friday, rotating daytime hours typically between 0500 to 2030. No overnights, no weekends, no holidays.

Location

UI Health Care Main Campus

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

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 preferred