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

About the role

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, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintain 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. Report all non-compliance cases to the registered nurse and/or building principal in a timely manner.
• Enter and maintain 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 perform health screenings as assigned.
• 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 participate in cleaning and disinfecting the health office.
• Collaborate with the school registered nurse to ensure continuity of care and escalation of complex needs.
• Determine the impact of contagious illnesses and act 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.

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: High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience: Clinical excellence/patient care experience

About Us

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $18.33 per hour - $29.69 per hour. The actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.