Medical Assistant II - Organ Transplant Center (80% - 100%)

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an 80% - 100% Medical Assistant II to work in the Organ Transplant Center.

Responsibilities

• Supports organ transplant patients.
• Facilitates the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interactions 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 availability 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.®

Pay

Merit Plan Plan

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Shift rotating between hours 0730-1600/0800-1630. If not 100% line, must be available to work Tues/Wed/Friday with additional FTE work hours for the week on Monday/Thursday, rotating schedule to be determined. No weekend or holiday coverage. Coverage for M-F rotating late schedule required

Benefits

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

Location

University Campus

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.