Medical Assistant - UI Health Care Heartland Drive Internal Medicine Clinic 80%
About The Position
The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Medical Assistant II to work 80% time (32 hours per week) at the Heartland Drive Internal Medicine Clinic in Coralville, Iowa. The position primarily supports the Internal Medicine Clinic and may float to other patient specialties or clinic locations based on clinical needs or hours. Under the direct supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse 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 performs technical, patient care, clerical, and related functions in an ambulatory setting, coordinating elements of the patient visit. Duties may involve electronic word and data processing equipment and conventional office equipment. The University of Iowa Health Care is a comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Its mission is “Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.” The organization’s WE CARE values are Welcoming, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment. This is a regular salaried position located in Coralville, Iowa, with work at surrounding clinic locations possible. The schedule is variable, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. No weekends, on-call time, or holidays are required. The position is 80% time (32 hours per week). The stated hourly salary range is $19.98–$29.68, with the listed annual equivalent at 100% time of $41,718.24–$61,971.84, based on years of experience. The position includes the University of Iowa’s benefits package, 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 offered.
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 whose curriculum incorporates elements of a Medical Assistant program, 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.
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 laboratory specimens.
Responsibilities
- Support patients in the Heartland Drive Internal Medicine Clinic; may float to other specialties or clinic locations based on clinical need or hours.
- Function as a member of the patient care team under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, or other licensed designee.
- Perform technical and patient-care functions in an ambulatory setting.
- Perform related clerical functions and coordinate elements of the patient visit.
- Use electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment as needed.
Benefits
- Paid vacation leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- Disability insurance options.
- Employer contributions to retirement plans.
- Free on-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
