Medical Assistant

St. Louis County, Missouri; United States; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid medical insurance

20 days PTO

11-12 paid holidays

480 hours of paid parental leave

Wellness Plan

Paid life insurance

Credit union, 457 Deferred Comp Plan

Pre-tax premium pay plan

Dependent care and medical expense re-

Short and long term disability

Descripción de la vacante

St. Louis County is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under nurse or physician supervision.

The role includes taking vitals, drawing blood, vaccines, wound care, and assisting with examinations across clinic and infirmary areas. Responsibilities include organizing instruments, documenting medical histories, maintaining supply inventories, scheduling outside appointments, and completing routine medical records.

Formación

• Equivalent to completion of a one-year training program at an accredited school for Medical Assistants.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential required or preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and record patients' vitals and medical histories.
• Draw blood and conduct basic lab tests; administer immunizations as ordered.
• Assist physicians during examinations; organize instruments and prepare rooms.
• Maintain inventory and ensure supplies and equipment are stocked.
• Schedule outside medical appointments and complete routine medical records.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medical history taking

Immunizations

Educación

Certified Medical Assistant

One-year MA program completion

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

Perform a combination of duties under the direction of a nurse or physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. St. Louis County offers its employees a variety of benefits to meet the needs of its diverse workforce including paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays, 480 hours of paid parental leave, and a robust Wellness Plan.

Benefits

• Paid medical insurance
• 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority
• 11-12 paid holidays
• 480 hours of paid parental leave
• A robust Wellness Plan
• Paid life insurance
• Credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-tax premium pay plan
• Dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans
• Short and long term disability insurance

Job Description

Essential Function Examples In all functional areas of the jail, Intake, Infirmary, Clinic, and housing units the Medical Assistant will complete the duties assigned. Assess and records patient's vitals. Draws blood and conducts other tests for the lab. Administers immunizations as ordered by the providers. Complete wound care. Assist physicians in patient examinations by organizing and arranging instruments, leading patients into examination rooms. Gathers and documents medical histories of patients. Maintains inventory stock of examination rooms and assures availability, complete assortment, and adequate levels of supplies; instruments and rooms following examinations. Arranges and schedules patient appointments for outside medical needs. Completes routine medical records and reports, provides basic patient information, instruction, and performs other routine tasks under the director of the Director of Nursing and Nurse Manager.

Typical Qualifications Equivalent to completion of a one-year training program at an accredited school for Medical Assistants.

Pre-Employment Process Requirements: Applicants will be evaluated based on relevant education, experience, responses to supplemental questions, and other work-related information provided on the application. Resumes are supplementary and do not replace the required application. All candidates will receive notifications regarding application status once determined. Status updates are provided via email and can be found within each candidate’s Workday profile. Responses that qualified candidates provide to the application questions will count as 100% of their final evaluation score. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. The five highest-ranking candidates will be referred to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final selection.

Pre-Employment Screening: Candidates extended a conditional offer must successfully complete all required pre‑employment screenings. These screenings include a drug test administered at no cost to the applicant by a certified laboratory and a background check evaluating the recency and relevance of the candidate’s history to the position. Candidates must complete the drug test within 48 hours of receiving a conditional offer; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer.

FLSA Status Non-exempt Supervisory Responsibilities None Departments Public Health Minimum Qualifications: Certified Medical Assistant At St. Louis County, we're not just about jobs, we're about opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation. St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process should contact the St. Louis County ADA Coordinator at 314-615-1796 or call Relay MO at 711 or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or email [e-mail].

Saint Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri, home to over a million people and spans 523 square miles. Saint Louis County maintains a convenient proximity and access to the city of St. Louis while also providing a place where one can explore and carve out their own niche. Saint Louis County is a place where all are welcome to pursue the endless opportunities available to them.