Medical Assistant II - UI Health Care General Pediatric Clinics and Pediatric Healthy Weight Clinic 50-100%25 (Multiple Openings)
About The Position
University of Iowa Health Care is hiring Medical Assistant IIs to support its North Dodge/Holiday Road Pediatrics Clinics or North Dodge Pediatric Healthy Weight Clinic. Staff primarily support pediatric clinic patients and may float to other patient specialties or clinic locations based on clinical need or hours. The position is a member of the patient care team and, under direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager/assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, performs technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting. Duties coordinate elements of the patient visit and may involve electronic word or data processing equipment and conventional office equipment. The General Pediatrics Clinic role is 70–100% time (28–40 hours per week), with variable hours Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It includes limited, rotating weekends, with no holidays or on-call time. The Pediatric Healthy Weight Clinic role is 50–100% time (20–40 hours per week), with variable hours Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and no weekends. Both roles are based in Coralville, Iowa, or surrounding clinics based on clinical need or hours. The University of Iowa describes itself as a comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and are subject to a criminal background check.
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 whose curriculum incorporates Medical Assistant program 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.
- Must self-disclose conviction history and submit to a criminal background check if selected.
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
- Support pediatric clinic patients as a member of the patient care team.
- Under direct supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or other licensed designee, perform technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting.
- Coordinate the elements of the patient visit.
- Use electronic word or data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment as duties require.
- Float to other patient specialties or clinic locations based on clinical need or hours.
Benefits
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- Disability insurance options.
- Generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
- Free on-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
