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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. Have completed a Medical Assistant training program through Ross Medical Education Center, Baker College, or other similar entity.

Candidates working outside of either the HealthWest Crisis Residential Unit or Muskegon County Jail are required to be a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or obtain certification within 90 days of hire. 3. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.

4. Must have a reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification. 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. 4.

Individuals are encouraged to pursue certification or registration even if working for a team where it is not required. NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position. 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 Click Below For Job Description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/muskegon/classspecs?keywords=NF515 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.