Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - In School Health Pekin

Overview

Under general supervision of the school registered nurse, oversee workflow of day-to-day duties of the school health office; perform direct patient care, complete timely documentation, ensure the daily health needs of students are met efficiently and safely. Promote student wellness and optimize a positive learning environment for students and staff. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program and the school's medical needs.

Qualifications

Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Education: H.S. Diploma/GED

Work Experience: Not specified

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administration.
• Provide routine health services to students within the CMA scope of practice, including monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications, and documenting care provided and reporting illnesses/injuries to parents and the school nurse as warranted.
• Support the management of chronic health conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, seizure disorders) by following individual health plans and emergency action plans.
• Manage and maintain accurate student immunization and health records for school compliance.
• Reports all non-compliance cases to registered nurse and/or building principal in a timely manner.
• Enter and maintains accurate student health information in the computerized student information management system.
• Participate in health plans, staff trainings, and emergency drills.
• Provide prompt, adequate, and competent first aid services for students as needed.
• Prepare and/or performs health screenings as assigned

Physical Environment of Care

• Ensure the health office is well-maintained and functional.
• Possess knowledge about the safety policies of the school health program, as well as the established policies and procedures of the organization and the school district.
• Actively participates in cleaning and disinfecting the health office.
• Collaborate with school registered nurse to ensure continuity of care and escalation of complex needs.
• Determine the impact of contagious illnesses and acting to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the school setting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized health plans and emergency action plans under nurse direction.

Pay

$18.33 per hour - $29.69 per hour