Medical Assistant II - UI Health Care Specialty Clinic 80%

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 80% Medical Assistant II (32 hours per week) to work at our Urology Northgate Medicine Clinic.

University of Iowa Health Cares specialty clinic provides a convenient location for medical and surgical care for male and female patients, and selected services for pediatric patients. This position will mainly support our patients at Northgate Urology Clinic but could float to other clinic locations based on clinical needs/hours.

Our experts provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment in the clinic setting as well as surgical interventions for all urologic system diseases and disorders. University of Iowa Health Care is a national leader in diagnosing and treating bladder and urinary disorders in both adults and children. Our multidisciplinary teams are formed from medical and surgical specialties across the institution to provide patient-centered care. Our team develops relationships and gets to know our patients and monitors patient care history and delivers personalized, compassionate care every time to each patient.

This position comes with the University of Iowas generous, full benefit package, including double-match retirement, paid vacation, and sick leave, and much more!

Duties:

• Staff will support our Urology Clinic.
• Under direct supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

About University of Iowa Health Care:

University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States - is Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

WE CARE Core Values:

• Welcoming: We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.
• Excellence: We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.
• Collaboration: We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork - guided by compassion - is the best way to work.
• Accountability: We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• Respect: We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
• Empowerment: We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IA and surrounding clinics based on clinical need and hour
• The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including a double retirement match, paid vacation as well as paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Job Details:

• Percent of Time: 80% (32 hours per week)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; variable hours 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Iowa City, IA (and surrounding sites based on clinical needs/hours up to a two-hour radius)
• Pay Grade: 9 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
• Salary: Hourly: $19.59 - $29.10 (based on years of experience)

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant
• Completion of a recognized one year Medical Assistant Program
• 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

Special Qualification/License:

• Drivers License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
• Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous Family Medicine or Urology Clinic experience is preferred
• Previous experience in a team-orientated environment is preferred
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred
• Previous experience with computer skills and ability to navigate EMR - Epic, Word, etc.

How to Apply:

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job Opening Information:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Jiberle-Mustefa@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information:

• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
• This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
• The department intends to hire one position from either Licensed Practical Nurse (Requisition # 26002138) or Medical Assistant (Requisition # 26002124), based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.