Medical Assistant II - Eye Clinic (50% - 100%)

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50%-100% Medical Assistant II to work in the Eye Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Supports ophthalmology patients.
• Facilitates the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff.
• Assists in clinic with physical examinations of patients and related treatments, including patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
• Manages internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administers routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiring high-level skill or nursing judgment.
• Performs routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, and performs electrocardiograms and x-rays as needed.
• Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
• Affords assistance in obtaining 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

University of Iowa 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.®

Percent of Time

50% - 100% (20 - 40 hours per week)

Schedule

Variable days, Monday-Friday 0830-1700. No weekends, no on call, no holidays.

Pay

Merit Plan Plan

Location

University Campus

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 information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

See above.

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a 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.

Contact Information

For questions, contact Nicole Olmstead at nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.

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.