SBHC - MA

Position Summary

The School-Based Health Center Medical Assistant provides clinical, administrative, and operational support to the Grant Union High School-Based Health Center. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the SBHC MA works with providers, school staff, and community partners to deliver accessible, high-quality, student-centered healthcare.

Essential Functions

• Perform front office functions, including patient registration, enrollment, scheduling, insurance verification, phone support, appointment check-in/check-out, and maintenance of patient records and required documentation.
• Perform clinical duties within the scope of MA practice, including patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, immunizations, and assistance with patient care and clinical procedures.
• Support integrated behavioral health and medical care by coordinating patient referrals and collaborating with providers, school personnel, families, community partners, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Serve as the site Vaccines for Children (VFC) Coordinator, ensuring compliance with vaccine storage, inventory, ordering, reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with school administration, faculty, and community partners to support student access, continuity of care, and overall student well-being.
• Plan, coordinate, and support school-based health programs, outreach activities, health education initiatives, immunization clinics, sports physical events, and other student wellness activities.
• Foster collaborative relationships with students, families, school personnel, community partners, and organizational staff to promote student access, continuity of care, and overall well-being.
• Maintain health center supplies, equipment, and inventory, and ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, trainings, meetings, and other initiatives that support organizational goals and continuous improvement.

Competencies

• Communication and Relationship Building
• Taking Initiative
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety
• Teamwork
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Clinical and Operational Issue Response
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and adapt to changing operational needs
• Perform other duties as assigned.