Clinical Technician I - Urology Clinic

University of Iowa Health CareDepartment of Nursing is seeking a Clinical Technician I to work for the Urology Clinic.

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 our Urology Clinic 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:

• One year of hospital experience involving direct patient care.

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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 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 (mailto:nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu) .