PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICAL ASSISTANT FT

Salary : $18.36 - $23.76 Hourly

Location : Muskegon, MI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-02193

Department : Public Health

Opening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 18 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Description of Work

A Medical Assistant at Public Health - Muskegon County 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, performing a variety of laboratory tests to include venipuncture, specimen collection, lab testing and data reporting, monitoring and storage of medications, general support and maintenance of work area and provide customer service over the phone and in person. Flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

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

2. Be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certified through the American Association of Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists; AND

3. Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license; AND

4. CPR Certified

Preferred Not Required Phlebotomy training

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Predominantly operates in an office environment with phone calls expected to occupy 85% of the work required. Required to stand, walk and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone, with or without accommodations. Some periods of time may be spent on 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 generally works at the Health Department or various community sites. Travel to various locations within the County may be required. This employee will be exposed to blood and

bodily fluids.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. 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

Non-bargaining employees will become eligible for County benefits the first of the month following one (1) full month of continuous employment.

• Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan.

Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1

Single Plan : $2,500 Deductible,

2 People / Family : $5,000 Deductible,

Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits

No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay

Prescription Drugs : $10 / $40 / $80 (After deductible)

Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2

Single Plan : $1,600 Deductible, $1,280 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250

2 People / Family : $3,200 Deductible, $2,560 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500

Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits

Monthly Employee Premium : Single-$126.90, 2 person- $304.57, Family- $380.71

Prescription Drugs : $10 / $40 / $80 (After deductible)

High Deductible Plan (HD)

Prescription Drugs : $10 / $40 / $80

Available at 90 days of continuous employment

Lincoln Financial 457b

Dental Insurance15% employee premium contribution

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Vision Insurance15% employee premium contribution

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Benefit Option In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single : $104.16 or 2Person / Family : $187.50

Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) Pension through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.

Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.

Life Insurance and AD & DEqual to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Long Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2 / 3% of salary after 6 month waiting period

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Sick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period

Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment.

Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart.

Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.

Sick / Annual Leave Cash PayoutEmployee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and / or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.

Personal Days2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited

Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service

Holidays13 days

COLA / Longevity COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12 / 1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12 / 1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.

Voluntary Benefits

100% employee paid)Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self / spouse / dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)

Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment

Public Student Loan ForgivenessCounty employees may be eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF). Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education.

Wellness Program Muskegon County offers a holistic wellness program which focuses on the five areas of wellness : physical, financial, social / emotional, community and career wellbeing.

Are you CPR certified?

Required Question

Salary : $600 - $200,000