Medical Assistant II - Adult Psychiatry Clinic

Medical Assistant II - Adult Psychiatry Clinic

Posting ID

151810

Department

Nursing Service / UIHC

Jobcode

Medical Assistant II

Working Title

Medical Assistant II - Adult Psychiatry Clinic

Details

University of Iowa Health CareDepartment of Nursing is seeking a Medical Assistant II to work for theAdult PsychiatryClinic.

Summary :

Under direct supervision of LIP (licensed independent practitioner), RN (registered nurse), NM / ANM (nurse manager / assistant nurse manager) or other licenseddesignee, 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 ourAdulty PsychiatryClinic patients.
• Responsible forfacilitatingthe 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 thataccurateand complete data is available for patient appointments.
• Administers routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiringa high levelof 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.
• Identifiesvaccination needs for specific patient populations.
• Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, andprovidinginformation to other departments.
• Assistsin 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.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements :

Application Process : In order to be considered, applicants must send their resume to nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu (mailto : nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu) . Candidates must also send a copyof 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 atnicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu (mailto : nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu) .

Contact

NICOLE OLMSTEAD

Phone : 319-467-8171

Email : nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu

Application Instructions

In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Ad Start Date

09 / 05 / 2025

Ad End Date

10 / 05 / 2025