<p>MEDICAL ASSISTANT</p> <p>GENERAL SUMMARY</p> <p>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.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Assist Jail nursing staff with patient care in accordance with nursing directives. </li><li>Collect specimens; obtain vital signs; monitor blood glucose; perform urine testing; and administer injections, venipunctures, treatments, and routine diagnostic procedures. </li><li>Operate medical equipment, conduct diagnostic testing, and accurately record results in patient records and required forms. </li><li>Identify and report issues that may disrupt continuity of medical services to nursing staff. </li><li>Maintain medical equipment and supply inventory; orders medications, and program materials as needed. </li><li>Provides clerical support, including data entry and tracking inmate correspondence. </li><li>Performs related duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalency. </li><li>Six (6) months or more of training beyond high school. </li><li>One to three years (1 - 3) years of related work experience. </li><li>Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. </li><li>Required Licenses or Certifications </li><li>American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification or equivalent is required within 6 months of hire. </li></ul> <p>The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage </li><li>Employer-funded Defined Benefit retirement plan </li><li>Life & Disability insurance </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Pet insurance </li><li>Paid sick leave </li><li>Paid holidays </li><li>Overtime (as needed) </li></ul> <p>VETERANS are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.</p> <p>Pay Scale-105</p> <p>Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.</p> <p>Position : 11036002</p> <p>Code : 26010-1</p> <p>Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL</p> <p>Job Family : MEDICAL</p> <p>Posting Start : 02/11/2026</p> <p>Posting End : 12/31/9999</p> <p>Details : Benefits Information</p> <p>MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.89</p>