Medical Assistant II - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an 100% Medical Assistant II to work at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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

Staff will support our Cancer Center patients.
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.
Administers routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiring a high level of 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.
Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

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: 100%

Schedule: Monday- Friday, variable days/ hours between the hours of 0700-1730. No weekends, No holidays.

Salary: 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

The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status five times. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics. Our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. We rank #47 in the country for Oncology care in the U.S. News & World Report. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC). The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Mission Statement is to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on three interdependent missions of research, clinical service, and education. We accomplish this in a multidisciplinary approach where our nursing staff are valued members of the team.

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)

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.

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 Nicole Olmstead at nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Medical Assistant II
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 9

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Nicole Olmstead
Contact Email: nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu

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