Medical Administrative Assistant

Location: St. Louis, MO Employment Type: SCA, Full Time Department: Wellness About Distinction LLC Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven. Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. About the role Reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is an hourly, SCA non-exempt position. Responsible for performing a wide range of clerical tasks in a medical or health services environment. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. What you'll do • Reviews health records for completeness on all enrollees. • Schedules appointments for students with Health Care Professional Staff on and off-center. • Reviews medical bills from off-center providers to ensure accuracy and resolves any discrepancies. • Prepares purchase requests for pharmaceuticals and subcontractors’ bills and general office supplies as directed by Health Services Supervisor. • Answers phone, files, type memos, updates computer database. • Prepares Health Management Information System Report (HMIS) and other reports, as directed. • Operates office machines and instructs others in the operation of such machines. • Attends required staff training sessions. • Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency. • Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. • Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn. • May assist with other tasks. Qualifications • High School graduate or equivalent. One year of experience in a complex clerical capacity. • Prefer training in a medical clerical field. Experience in medical or healthcare environment. • Valid State driver’s license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record.