This position is offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes:Medical, dental, vision and more available the first day of employment Longevity pay increases: 6 months, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 yearsRetirement plan with up to 5% matchingGenerous paid time off and holidaysPaid time off received after 30, 60 & 180 daysGym membership and Wellness reimbursements available through insurance planThis position is full-time, nonexempt, and covered under the The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Handbook.HOURS: 8:00am- 4:30pm; 37.5 hrs/wk and as neededUnder the direction of the Clinical Services & Case Management Director, the Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to nursing and medical staff of the clinic-based divisions within the Department of Health. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Administers public health testing including specimen collection, preparation and shipment of blood, stool, sputum, urine, oral swab, and other bodily exudeate per Health Commissioner standing orders. Testing includes, but not limited to, Tuberculosis (TB), Rapid HIV, parasites, STD, lead and nutritional screening.Responsible for providing excellent customer service both in person and on the phone for all Health Department Clinic specialties including check in/out, scheduling follow-up appointments, verifying demographics and pay status, Medicaid eligibility verification and triage.Obtains client vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, oximetry, height, weight, body mass index and health history review.Responsible for EMR management which includes scanning and indexing health records, data entry into CHIRP immunization registry, Athena and internal databases.Provides immunizations per Health Commissioner’s standing orders.Educates clients regarding communicable disease risk reduction.Assists with community outreach as needed.Mentors Medical Assistant students.Responsible for practicing infection control measures.Performs cash register operations including cash and credit transactions, verifying counts and balancing register daily.Assists with inventory management of clinical supplies and medications.Performs all other duties as assigned as well as cross- trains in other divisions.Minimum Requirements and Working Conditions REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GED requiredAssociates Degree or Certification Program of comparable length in Medical Assisting is preferredOne-year Medical Assisting experience requiredStrong Medical Assisting Skills including phlebotomy, immunizations, vital signs/body measurements, specimen collection/preparation and Medical Terminology knowledgeStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to use Microsoft Office and other job-related computer softwareMath and computation skills necessary for cash register operationKnowledge of infection prevention and controlLICENSING:Certified Medical Assistant preferredCPR and TB Skin testing within three months of hireNational Incident Management System (NIMS) certification upon employment as required for all public health staffWORKING CONDITIONS:The Medical Assistant will work in a standard clinic setting with the ability to move around freely, with some lifting up to 60 pounds, bending, pushing and-or pulling loads, reaching over head, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, exposure to temperature extremes and chemicals with frequent exposure to dangerous equipment, noise and noxious odors/fumes and potentially very frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.