Medical Assistant - UI Health Care Heartland Drive Internal Medicine Clinic 80-100%

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Medical Assistant II (MA II) to work at our UICC Heartland Drive Internal Medicine Clinic. This position will mainly support our Heartland Drive Internal Medicine Clinic but could float to other patient specialties/clinic locations based on clinical need or hours. Iowa Healthcare has been focused on the health and wellness of patients for over 100 years, providing care for pregnancy, baby wellness, vaccinations, school and athletic physicals, acute visits, annual check-ups, mental health, and on-site laboratory services. The team builds relationships with patients, monitors their care history, and delivers personalized, compassionate care. When a patient needs specialty care, the family medicine provider connects them with the appropriate UI Health Care specialist, ensuring a seamless experience by sharing medical records. This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more. This position also includes FREE on-site parking. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Over 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together daily to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for patients. The mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® WE CARE Core Values: Welcoming, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment.

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.
• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Previous EPIC experience.
• Previous Internal Medicine experience.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, and autonomy in all aspects of the role.
• Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Staff will support our Internal Medicine Clinic patients.
• Under direct supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse.
• Performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting.
• Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• FREE on-site parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree