Medical Assistant II – River Crossing Family Medicine Clinic 70%25

University of Iowa•Riverside, IA

7d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Medical Assistant II to work at the River Crossing Family Medicine Clinic. The role is 70% time (28 hours per week) and will mainly support Family Medicine patients, with the possibility of floating to other patient specialties or clinic locations, including Pediatrics and Specialty/Outreach Clinics. The clinics provide services such as pregnancy and baby wellness care, vaccinations, school and athletic physicals, acute visits, annual check-ups, mental health care, and on-site laboratory services. Under the direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager/assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee, the Medical Assistant II functions as a member of the patient care team. The position performs technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting, coordinating elements of patient visits. Duties may involve electronic word or data processing equipment and conventional office equipment. This is a regular salaried position based in Riverside, Iowa, or surrounding clinic locations as clinical needs require. The schedule is 28 hours per week and varies within Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The listed salary is $29,202.77–$43,380.29 annually at 70% time, or $19.98–$29.68 per hour, based on years of experience. The University of Iowa offers benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans. Free on-site parking is also included.

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 with dose calculation, and psychology.
Driver's license and ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Standards.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to demonstrate teamwork and autonomy in all aspects of the role.
Strong phlebotomy skills.
Previous medical documentation or transcription experience.
Previous EPIC experience.
At least one year of ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities

Support patients in the Family Medicine Clinic.
Perform technical, patient-care, and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting under direct supervision.
Coordinate all elements of the patient visit as a member of the patient care team.
Potentially float to other patient specialties or clinic locations, including Pediatrics and Specialty/Outreach Clinics.
Use electronic word or data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment as duties require.