Medical Assistant
City of St. Louis
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Medical Assistant- Corrections Medicine
City of St. Louis
Public Health - Corrections Medicine
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Salary
$15.18 - $18.22
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping doctors and nurses care for patients in a jail or prison setting by preparing exam rooms, taking basic measurements like height and weight, collecting and testing samples, and keeping records.
It's a hands-on role in a medical clinic focused on inmate health, including managing things like tuberculosis treatment.
A good fit would be someone reliable and detail-oriented with medical assistant training who is comfortable working in a secure environment.
Key Requirements
- Completion of a one-year training program at an accredited Medical Assistant school
- Ability to assist physicians during patient examinations, including organizing instruments and recording vital signs
- Skills in collecting and testing body fluid and waste specimens
- Experience preparing and operating sterilization equipment
- Proficiency in completing medical records, reports, and providing basic patient instructions
- Comfort working in a corrections or secure medical environment
- Passing a drug screening and conviction questionnaire as part of the hiring process
Full Job Description
Perform a combination of duties under the direction of a nurse or physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees.
In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.
To learn more County benefits, please visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
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Requirements
Essential Function Examples
Assist physicians in patient examinations by organizing and arranging instruments, leading patients into examination rooms and checking and recording patients' height, weight and temperature.
Collect and test specimens of body fluids and wastes to advise physician of possible conditions.
Prepare instruments for sterilization and operate in-house sterilization equipment.
Complete routine medical records and reports, provide basic patient information and instruction and perform other routine tasks to assist in the provision of good patient care.
Marginal Function Examples
Contact patients to reschedule missed appointments and stress importance of adherence to medical guidelines for progress of treatment of tuberculosis or other communicable diseases.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
Qualifications
Equivalent to completion of a one-year training program at an accredited school for Medical Assistants.Additional Information
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of “fully vaccinated” is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a CMS clinical contraindication to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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