Substitute Certified Medical Assistant

Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse / licensed vocational nurse to provide efficient operation of comprehensive school health programs, to assist in maintaining routine clinic records, provide minor first aid care, and conduct health screenings when certified.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

High School diploma or GED

Current Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Certified Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / First Aid / AED and Preferred State Mandated Diabetic Care Training

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to parents with RN's approval

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Bilingual Preferred (English / Spanish)

Experience :

Three to Five years experience preferred in a medical / surgical / pediatric position, community health position or health care providers office; experience working with school-age children preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Health Services

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
• Administer OTC medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Assist with state mandated screening programs, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure), and accurately document results as proscribed by district, state, and federal requirements. Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
• Escort students to and from health room if necessary and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).

Safety

Clerical

Compliance

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard medical clinic equipment; special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking, grasping / squeezing, wrist flexion / extension

Lifting : Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress