Medical Assistant- Corrections Medicine

Overview

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 a generous benefits package to promote work-life balance, including affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off in the first year, 11 paid holidays, a deferred retirement plan, paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. For more details, visit the County benefits page.

• Assist physicians in patient examinations by organizing and arranging instruments, leading patients into examination rooms, and checking and recording patients' height, weight, and temperature.
• Collect and test specimens of body fluids and wastes to advise the physician of possible conditions.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and operate in-house sterilization equipment.
• Complete routine medical records and reports, provide basic patient information and instruction, and perform other routine tasks to assist in providing good patient care.
• Contact patients to reschedule missed appointments and emphasize the importance of adherence to medical guidelines for progress of treatment of tuberculosis or other communicable diseases.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Equivalent to completion of a one-year training program at an accredited school for Medical Assistants.
• A selection process will evaluate qualifications, including education and experience, supplemental questions, references, and other appropriate information. The top candidates will be invited to interview; a minimum interview score is required for eligibility.
• All applicants offered a merit position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; the cost will be covered by the County.
• COVID-19 vaccination policy:
  New employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions or reasonable accommodations may be requested for medical or religious reasons; employees with exemptions will wear facial coverings and submit to weekly testing as applicable. Applicants must acknowledge the policy during the application process.
• How to apply:
  
  Online applications are accepted at
• Equal Employment Opportunity:
  The policy supports fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status, or political affiliation. For more information, contact the Division of Personnel.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information, visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness page on Federal Student Aid.

St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.