Medical Assistant II - UI Health Care Bettendorf Pediatric Outreach Clinic 100%25

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a patient centered 100%25 (40 hours a week) Medical Assistant II to work at our Bettendorf Pediatric Outreach Clinic. Our Medical Assistants develop relationships and get to know our patients and monitor patient care history and deliver personalized, compassionate care every time to each patient. This position supports our other clinics located within the building which includes but not limited to: Family Medicine, Dermatology, and Endocrinology. This position requires travel within a two-hour radius approximately once per month and includes the use of a fleet vehicle, along with paid drive time.

This position comes with the University of Iowa's generous, full benefit package including double-match retirement, paid vacation, and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking as well!

Summary: 

Under direct supervision of LIP (licensed independent practitioner), RN (registered nurse), NM/ANM (nurse manager/assistant nurse manager) or other licensed designee, functions as a member of the patient care team.  Performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in the urgent care setting by coordinating all elements of the patient visit.

Duties to include:

• Staff will support our Outreach Clinic patients.
• 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. 

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.®

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 Bettendorf, IA (and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours)
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package to start as well as paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Percent of Time: 100%25 (40 hours per week)

Schedule:  Variable hours accomplished between Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; no weekends, no on-call and no holidays

Location:  Bettendorf, IA (and surround clinics/locations based on clinic needs)

Pay Grade: 09 

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan

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.

Special Qualifications

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

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• The ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations is highly desired.
• Previous (minimum 1 year) experience as a Medical Assistant. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Current course completion card in Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Previous healthcare support experience, 1-3 years in healthcare setting in Pediatrics
• Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment. 
• Computer skills and ability to navigate the EMR - Epic, Word.

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

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.

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 candidate from either the Licensed Practical Nurse (REQ# 26005321) or Medical Assistant II (REQ# 26005319) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.