Medical Assistant II - Medicine Specialty Clinic
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Medical Assistant II to work at the Medicine Specialty Clinic.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Medical Assistants in the Medicine Specialty Clinics are able to work with a variety of internal medicine patients. Dependent on the area some of the skills learned can include allergy/skin testing, walking desaturations, spirometry, 24 hour blood pressure monitoring, and IM/SQ injections. This is a great place to learn and grow as a Medical Assistant because it gives you the ability to diversify your skill set in several areas.
• Medical Assistants spend a great deal of time working with our patients, doing faxes and limited phone triage.
• Team structure is unique, and Medical Assistants will be working with RNs, LPNs, Paramedics and Nursing Assistants. This structure gives Medical Assistants the chance to work on their delegation and prioritization skills.
• There is room for advancement to a Medical Assistant lead.
• 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.

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's 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.®

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: M-F Days, variable hours between 0800-1730, no weekends or holidays
Hourly: $19.21 to commensurate.
Location: UIHC Main Campus (PFP)
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility 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 (include educational transcripts during application process)

Application Process: 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. Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcriptsif they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.

Applicant Resource Center -

Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.

Hours:
Monday 8:00am - 10:00am
Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Friday 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Or by appointment contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

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. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Rebecca Beggs at rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Medical Assistant II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 9

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Rebecca Beggs
• Contact Email: rebecca-beggs@uiowa.edu

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