Medical Assistant II - UI Health Care Sioux City Family Medicine 90-100%25

University of Iowa • Sioux City, IA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient-centered Medical Assistant II to work in their Sioux City Family Medicine Clinic. This position supports the Family Medicine Clinic by expanding physician-support and administrative duties, increasing efficiency and productivity, and anticipating future needs to facilitate clinic flow. For over 100 years, Iowa Healthcare’s primary focus has been the health and wellness of its patients, 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 specialty care is needed, family medicine providers connect patients with appropriate UI Health Care specialists, ensuring a seamless experience. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, serving as Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. More than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together daily to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service. The mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® The company operates under 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations is highly desired.
• Minimum 6 months ambulatory experience.
• Previous EPIC Experience
• Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.

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.
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed