The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient centered Medical Assistant II (MA) 80 % (32 hours per week) to work within our specialty clinics, specifically supporting our Endocrinology Clinic in Bettendorf, IA.
Our clinics specializes in the expert care for diabetes and other conditions that affect your body's glands, hormones, and metabolism. We provide personalized diabetes treatment plans and follow-up care. UI Diabetes Care is a leader in the treatment of people with diabetes and has developed innovative programs designed to help prevent and control diabetes. We use a patient-centered care approach-a partnership between you and your team of physicians, nurses and dietitians-to develop a diabetes treatment plan that meets your needs. This position will mainly support Endocrinology but could also support other service lines/clinics based on clinical needs/hours.
Our medical assistant's 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 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 Endocrinology 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 Quad Cities area (Bettendorf and surrounding clinic locations) 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:80% (32 hours per week)
Schedule: Variable hours, 7:30 AM - 5:00, no weekends, no holidays and no on-call time, primary position mainly support Endocrinology but could also support other service lines/clinics based on clinical needs/hours.
Location: Bettendorf, IA (this position could support other clinic locations, as needed)
Salary: $35,181.36 - $52,253.28 / 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
Previous endocrine patient care with CGM experience
Current or previous experience in self-directed, independent roles (autonomous work ability)
Desirable Qualifications
Previous diabetes patient experience
Previous adult/family medicine patient experience
Previous EPIC experience
Previous phlebotomy experience
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 for one position from either Medical Assistant (Requisition # 24002876) or Licensed Practical Nurse (Requisition # 24003023), based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
