Medical Assistant II – UI Health Care Occupational Health 70%

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a 70% Medical Assistant II to work in our Occupational Health Clinics. Our Occupational Health Medical Assistants play a vital role in supporting the well-being of University of Iowa Health Care employees and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Supports Urgent Care Clinics and floats to multiple locations based on staffing needs.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs routine laboratory testing (urinalysis, blood tests, etc.) on clinical biological specimens such as blood and body fluids.
• Uses the Laboratory Information System to accession specimens.
• Records results of laboratory testing and reports results in the Laboratory Information System and to clinicians in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Performs records and reviews daily quality control as required for assigned testing/instrumentation.
• Cleans and maintains a medium-sized laboratory area and equipment therein, makes inventory reports and performs simple maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Seeks assistance from the Laboratory Technical Consultant when complex equipment or technical issues arise.
• Informs the Laboratory Technical Consultant of significant laboratory variances.
• Responds to, or may direct response to, telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens.
• Investigates and resolves laboratory questions with minimum guidance.
• Facilitates the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff.
• Aid in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments, including but not limited to patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
• Administers routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant 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).
• Previous (minimum 2 year) experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Previous phlebotomy skills.
• Medical terminology.
• Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens.
• Previous EPIC experience.
• Previous Occupational Health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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).
• Driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City area and surrounding cities based on clinical need and hours.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Complete information: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Pay

$28,632.74 - $42,532.56 (based on years of experience)

Schedule

Monday-Friday with variable hours between 7am – 5:00pm; no weekends, no holidays, no on call; primarily 12-hour shifts

Location

Iowa City, IA *(and surrounding clinics based on clinical need/hours)

Pay Grade

9

Salary

Starting Salary Minimum: $28,632.74
Starting Salary Maximum: $42,532.56

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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).
• Certification as a Medical Assistant 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).
• Previous (minimum 2 year) experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Previous phlebotomy skills.
• Medical terminology.
• Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens.
• Previous EPIC experience.
• Previous Occupational Health experience is preferred.

Special Qualifications

• Driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours.