Medical Assistant II - UICC Primary Care Clinic Cedar Rapids 60% (Full Benefits)
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient centered Medical Assistant II (MA) 60% (24 hours per week)to work within our growing Primary Care Clinic location in Cedar Rapids. Our teams specialize in the care of everyone in the family, in every generation, from birth, for life. This position will mainly support our Family Medicine Clinics but could float to other patient specialties/clinic locations including but not limited to: Pediatrics and/or Specialty/Outreach Clinics.

Our Family Medicine staff can see everyone in the family, in every generation, from birth, for life. And when anyone in the family needs specialty care, our family medicine provider connects our patients with the UI Health Care specialist needed. If a patient needs specialty care, our family medicine provider connects them with the UI Health Care specialist for their needs. UIHC specialists will consult the same medical record used by our family medicine provider so our patients specialty care is streamlined. This position will support the clinic in providing phone triage support, helping with prior authorizations, as well as assist with nurse visits.

Our Pediatric Clinics specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents and provide a range of services from well-child care, to basic childhood immunizations and illnesses, to managing complex medical conditions and chronic disorders. University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital team works hand-in-hand with all pediatric specialists at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital and uses one electronic medical record for each patient which ensures constant and timely communication between the patient and the entire medical team. 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.

Our Medical Assistants develop relationships and get to know our patients and monitor each family member's health care history and deliver personalized, compassionate care every time to each patient.

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!

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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 Primary Care 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.
• Current valid driver's license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-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 are committed to ensuring that UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversity - which includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability and perspective -feel safe, seen, and valued.
• Equity - We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education and health.

Benefits Highlights:
• Regular salaried position located in Cedar Rapids area (and surrounding clinic locations, as needed)
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 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

Percent of Time: 60% (24 hours per week)

Schedule: Variable hours; completed within the clinic hours of Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasional Saturday hours from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. no holiday time, no on-call time.

• Availability to provide support other clinics based on clinical hours/need.

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

Pay Grade: 9

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix

Salary: $23,454.24 - $34,835.52 / Hourly: $18.65 - $27.70 (based on years of experience).

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).

Special Qualifications/Licenses:

• Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• The ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments and patient populations is highly desired.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months ambulatory experience.
• Previous EPIC experience.
• Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.

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 Jennifer-L-Allen@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# 24002981) or Medical Assistant II (REQ# 24002949) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Medical Assistant II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 9

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Jennifer Allen
• Contact Email: Jennifer-L-Allen@uiowa.edu

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