Medical Assistant II - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (50%-100%)

University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

Job Title: Medical Assistant II - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (50%-100%)

Position: Medical Assistant working at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Merit Plan

Shift: Variable Days Mon-Fri, between the hours of 0700 - 1730

Work Type: On Campus

Location

Address:

City: Iowa City

State: IA

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Support Cancer Center patients by facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic.
Assist in clinic with physical examination of patients and related treatments, including patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
Manage internal and external medical records to ensure accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
Administer routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiring high skill or nursing judgment.
Perform routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, and conduct electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
Identify vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
Perform related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
Assist in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Medical Assistant Certification or Registration
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic pharmacology
Ability to administer medications and conduct routine lab tests

Preferred Skills

Completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant Program
Experience in patient care in a healthcare setting

Requirements

Experience:

Education: 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 relevant curriculum.

License & Certification:

Medical Assistant Certification

Schedule:

Variable Days Mon-Fri, between the hours of 0700 - 1730

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Paid vacation
Sick leave
Health insurance options
Dental insurance options
Life and disability insurance options
Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States.
The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status five times.
The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.