What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant II - IRL General Pediatrics position at The University of Iowa?
The Iowa River Landing General Pediatrics Clinic is seeking a 100% Medical Assistant II. 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 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.®
University of Iowa Health Care–Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Hospitals and Clinics in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care–Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday/Tuesday 0730-2000 with a 30-minute lunch, Wednesday off, Thursday/Friday 0800-1700 with an hour lunch and a part of the Pediatric Saturday rotation.
Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
Location: Iowa River Landing
Rotations: Saturday rotation
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)
Desired Qualifications:
- Medical Terminology
- Public Contact/Customer Service
- Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
Application Process:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Anne Beyerink at anne-phillips@uiowa.edu
