Medical Assistant II – UI Health Care Occupational Health 70%

apartment University of Iowa Healthcare location_onIowa City, IA, US

$28,632.74 - $42,532.56 / YEAR

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. In this position, you will work directly with a population of faculty, staff, and students, helping ensure that workplace health standards are met, preventive services are delivered, and individuals receive appropriate follow‑up care. As a Medical Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that offers continuous opportunities for professional development and growth. Our team uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to employee health that emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and evidence‑based practice to promote a safe, healthy, and productive workplace community.

This position comes with the University of Iowa's full, comprehensive benefit package including generous employer contributions into retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes FREE on-site parking!

Duties To Include

Staff will support our Urgent Care Clinics and will float to multiple locations based on staffing need.
Performs phlebotomy.
Duties may involve the use of electronic word/data processing equipment and/or conventional office equipment.
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. Performs, or may direct performance of, data entry, labeling and processing of laboratory specimens.
Prepares specimens for transport to maintain specimen viability.
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.
Responsible for facilitating 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.
Administers routine oral, rectal, or injectable 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.
Other duties as assigned.
University of Iowa Health Care—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 create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment - We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Benefits Highlights

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

Percent of Time: 70% (28 hours per week)

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

Minimum Eligibility 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)

Special Qualification

Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards and availability to provide support to other clinical locations based on clinical need/hours

Highly Desirable Qualifications

Previous (minimum 2 year) experience as a Medical Assistant

Desirable Qualifications

Previous phlebotomy skills
Medical terminology
Previous experience handling and processing lab specimens
Previous EPIC experience
Previous Occupational Health experience is preferred

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 Jiberle-Mustefa@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 is double posting this position Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant II and intends to hire one candidate from either the Licensed Practical Nurse Req #25006630 or Medical Assistant II Req # 25006632 based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Medical Assistant II
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

Pay Level: 9
Starting Salary Minimum: 28,632.74
Starting Salary Maximum: 42,532.56

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Jiberle Mustefa
Contact Email: jiberle-mustefa@uiowa.edu

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