Medical Assistant Ii - Surgery Specialty Clinic (80%)

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a 80% Medical Assistant II to work at the Surgery Specialty Clinic.

Duties To Include

• Other duties as assigned.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings
• Collects specimens for routine and specialized testing such as urinalysis and venipuncture using proper collection techniques and special processes as defined by specific specimen collection requirements.
• Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.
• Performs technical, patient care and related clerical functions in an ambulatory setting.
• Setting up sterile field and assisting with Plastics and General Surgery minor procedures
• Performs patient care related to vital signs, lab draws, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, in-clinic treatments, point of care testing and other duties as assigned.
• Under direct supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse,
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed needs.

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.®

Percent of Time: 80%

Schedule: Days M-F, 0800 - 1700.

Pay Grade: 9 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/merit-plan

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.
• Equity - We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education and health.
• Accountability - We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
• 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.
• 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.

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 Qualification

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP, graduation from a college with institutional accreditation by regional or national accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education, or LPN licensure is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• UIHC Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Medical Terminology
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Public Contact/Customer Service

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 [email protected].

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 30135.04
• Pay Level: 9

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Nicole Peak
• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Email: [email protected]