MEDICAL ASSISTANT – CMHAM – Community Mental Health Association of Michigan
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Agency Name: HealthWest

Agency Contact: Laurie Johnson

  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • County: Muskegon
  • Salary Range: $18.08 - $22.39 Hourly per Hour
  • Send applications to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/muskegon/jobs/4579317/medical-assistant?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description of Work
A Medical Assistant in a HealthWest program functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team to support the Medical and Nursing Providers. Duties include coordinating care by gathering and sharing information, participates and assists with the intake process, direct care and monitoring of individuals, monitoring and storage of medications, general clerical support, and maintenance of work area.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test;

2. Be a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

3. Possess a valid driver’s license.

4. Must have a reliable transportation.

Preferred but not Required

1. Lived experience with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.

2. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

3. Bilingual candidates highly desired.

Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
A Medical Assistant performs non-sedentary work activities requiring the lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less. Must be able to perform physical intervention activities as trained/required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class may work in a crisis residential facility or be assigned to clients living independently or in supported independence programs. Travel to locations within the County may be required.

Additional Information
EVALUATION CONTENT
Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT
RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

(517) 374.6848

507 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI  48933

 

 

CMHA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. CMHA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, partners, and those whom CMHA serves. CMHA does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, or other non-merit factor.

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