Medical Assistant II - UICC North Dodge Neurology Clinic 50% - 100%

The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient centered 50% - 100% Medical Assistant II to work at our UICC North Dodge Neurology Clinic.
Our Neurology Clinic provides consultation services, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatments for adult patients with a broad spectrum of disorders affecting the nervous system.
Our general neurologists are committed to providing specialized care with a generalist perspective, ensuring an innovative, effective, and personalized approach, and diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of neurological conditions.
Patients with any neurologic problem, uncertain about their neurological condition, experiencing neurological symptoms, or needing a neurological evaluation may receive care in the general neurology outpatient 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 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 at our North Dodge Clinic! 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: Support our Neurology Clinic patients.
Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff.
Assist in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments, including but not limited to patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
Manage internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
Administer routine medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.
These are medications that can only be administered by certified medical assistants or medical assistants who have completed a formal accredited training program.
Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.
Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standard 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.
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Benefits Highlights: • Regular salaried position located in the Iowa City area • 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, including 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: 50-100% Schedule: Flexible schedule between 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, No Weekends, No Holidays, No On-Call.
Location: North Dodge Clinic, Iowa City, IA Pay Grade: 9 https://hr.
uiowa.
edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan Salary: $39,090.
40 - $58,059.
20 / Hourly: $18.
65 to commensurate (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 Qualification/License: Driver’s License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards Desirable Qualifications (optional) Epic Experience Related work experience in a neurology clinic Strong communication skills Ability to demonstrate teamwork and autonomy in all aspects of the role 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.
Candidates must upload copy of their educational transcripts if they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.
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: Karen-Carlson@uiowa.
edu 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.
The department intends to hire for one position from either Medical Assistant (Requisition #24001721) or Licensed Practical Nurse (Requisition #24001723), based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.