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Medical Assistant II - Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite (50%25)

University of Iowa

Location
Onsite (Iowa City, Iowa)
Employment
Part-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the Role

University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and an NCI-designated cancer center. The Medical Assistant II supports the Holden Cancer Center by facilitating patient flow, assisting with examinations, and performing clinical and clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient care Medical records management Medication administration Phlebotomy Electrocardiograms X-ray assistance Urinalysis Patient scheduling Insurance authorization Vital signs monitoring Clinical documentation Immunization administration Patient flow coordination

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plans

Full job details

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking an 50%25 Medical Assistant II to work at the Holden Cancer Center Chemo Infusion Suite.

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: 50%25 
Schedule: 8hr shifts Saturday, Sunday and every other Friday with variable hours between 0700-1700.  Weekends to start in the fall.  No holidays. Must be able to train on weekdays. 
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.