MEDICAL ASSISTANT 010-26

Kalamazoo County; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit retirement plan

Life & Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Overtime (as needed)

Job summary

Kalamazoo County Jail seeks a Medical Assistant to support its nursing staff in a 24-hour, secure facility. Responsibilities include medication administration, medical record maintenance, and medical supply management.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 6 months of additional training, 1–3 years of related experience, and AAMA certification within 6 months of hire. Benefits include retirement, life and disability insurance, EAP, paid sick leave and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of training beyond high school.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• AAMA certification or equivalent required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Jail nursing staff with patient care in accordance with nursing directives.
• Collect specimens; obtain vital signs; monitor blood glucose; perform urine testing; and administer injections, venipunctures, treatments, and routine diagnostic procedures.
• Operate medical equipment, conduct diagnostic testing, and record results in patient records and forms.
• Identify and report issues that may disrupt continuity of medical services.
• Maintain medical equipment and supply inventory; order medications and program materials as needed.
• Provides clerical support, including data entry and tracking inmate correspondence.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months training

1-3 years related experience

Equivalent combinations accepted

Education

AAMA certification or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide essential healthcare support to Kalamazoo County Jail nursing staff in a 24-hour, physically secure criminal justice facility. Including medication administration, medical record maintenance, and medical supply management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Jail nursing staff with patient care in accordance with nursing directives.
• Collect specimens; obtain vital signs; monitor blood glucose; perform urine testing; and administer injections, venipunctures, treatments, and routine diagnostic procedures.
• Operate medical equipment, conduct diagnostic testing, and accurately record results in patient records and required forms.
• Identify and report issues that may disrupt continuity of medical services to nursing staff.
• Maintain medical equipment and supply inventory; orders medications, and program materials as needed.
• Provides clerical support, including data entry and tracking inmate correspondence.
• Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Six (6) months or more of training beyond high school.
• One to three years (1 - 3) years of related work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Required Licenses or Certifications
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification or equivalent is required within 6 months of hire.

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Employer-funded Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Life & Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Overtime (as needed)