About The Position
Medical Assistant II positions support the North Dodge/Holiday Road Pediatrics Clinics or the North Dodge Pediatric Healthy Weight Clinic and may float to other patient specialties or clinic locations. Under the direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager/assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team and coordinates elements of the patient visit. The role performs technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting, supporting pediatric clinic patients. Duties may involve electronic word or data processing equipment and conventional office equipment. The General Pediatrics Clinic positions are 70–100% (28–40 hours per week), with variable Monday–Friday hours between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; limited rotating weekends may be required, with no holidays or on-call time. The Pediatric Healthy Weight Clinic positions are 50–100% (20–40 hours per week), with variable Monday–Friday hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and no weekends. Positions are based in Coralville, Iowa, or surrounding clinic locations based on clinical need or hours. These are regular salaried positions. UI Health Care provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, insurance options, employer contributions to retirement plans, and free on-site parking.
Requirements
- Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant, completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant program, or completion of a health care profession program with a curriculum incorporating Medical Assistant elements, including pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, medication administration including dose calculation, and psychology.
- Driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication.
Nice To Haves
- Previous EPIC experience.
- Previous pediatric clinic experience.
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, and autonomy in all aspects of the role.
- Previous immunization experience.
Responsibilities
- Function as a member of the patient care team under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager/assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee.
- Coordinate elements of patient visits in an ambulatory pediatric clinic setting.
- Perform technical and patient-care functions for pediatric clinic patients.
- Perform related clerical functions, which may involve electronic word or data processing equipment and conventional office equipment.
- Support the designated pediatric clinic and, as needed, float to other patient specialties or clinic locations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive fringe benefit package.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- Disability insurance options.
- Generous employer contributions to retirement plans.
- Free on-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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