Grade 4 Medical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

This vacancy closes at 11:59pm on 8/4/2025.

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform: Obtain vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, weight, temperature, height, pulse, respirations, BMI, waist circumference); Complete urine drug screens, oral fluid tests, genetic testing, pregnancy testing, breathalyzer testing; Review EMR prior to prescriber appointments; Request records for the prescriber; Complete prior authorizations; Complete patient assistance applications; Perform venipuncture; Coordinate with pharmacies; Medication reconciliation; Collaborate with nursing and prescribers; Manage laboratory; comply with Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position has no supervisory responsibilities, and reports to program Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Skills
Education:
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Graduation from an accredited medical education program
Licensure:
- Certification from a recognized medical education program
- Valid driver’s license
Experience/Skills :
- Knowledge of current Medical Assistant methods and practices
- At least one (1) year experience in job related field
- Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare insurances
- Demonstration of ability to use Microsoft Office applications and Windows 10 programs
- Knowledge of medical terminology

Other:
- If using Agency vehicles, passing random drug and alcohol screening

Behavioral Skills:
Applicants chosen for interview will be evaluated on qualifications related to:
- Ability to utilize clear procedures for solving a limited number of routine or similar problems choosing from a few specific alternatives
- Ability to respond to directions
- Ability to exert some control over time and effort.
- Ability to provide or exchange routine information
- Ability to deal with minor conflicts tactfully

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills
Experience/Skills:
- Demonstration of proficiency and experience working on Electronic Health Record System
- Knowledge of CMH system and operations
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Effective communication skills; good verbal and writing skills
- Lived experience with behavioral health issues

Personal Demands

Personal demands refers to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, Heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.

While performing duties of this job, the employee might expect light, regular physical demand, such as constant standing or walking; close attention, such as observation of gauges, timers, etc. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move more than 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to utilize CMH approved physical management techniques.

Work Environment

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to: dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee might expect comfortable conditions; occasional noise; limited exposure to disagreeable work elements.

Disclaimers

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a criminal background check, reference checks, Recipient Rights check, DHHS Central Registry check (for direct-care candidates), and a five (5) panel drug screen. Potential candidates will be sent to Industrial Health Service for the drug screen at their own expense. The candidate will be reimbursed the cost of the drug screen upon the Agency’s receipt of negative test results.

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3385. Postings close at 11:59pm on the Applications Close Date. Internal candidates are given first consideration. Standardized testing may be utilized during interview process.