Medical Assistant

Position Type: Student Support Services

Location: Districtwide, 85031

Date Posted: 2/2/2021

Date Available: Immediately

Date Closing: Until Filled

JOB GOAL:
Incumbents are responsible for serving the health needs for the entire school population by performing health services, promoting health education, and implementing a healthful environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid Medical Assistant Certification
• Valid Drivers License

PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Classified Medical Assistant is a stand-alone classification.
• Administers basic first aid, screens ill or injured students, school personnel and assesses level of care needed. Documents daily all accidents or illnesses and completes accident reports according to District procedures
• Maintains health records in compliance with federal and state laws. Reviews immunization records to insure compliance.
• Administers daily medications and treatments in accordance with District procedures under supervision of the principal, as directed by the physician, with parent consent. Ensures medications are properly stored and secured in locked cabinets.
• Consults with principal on matters related to emergency situations, suspected child abuse, contagious diseases, or other medically sensitive situations. Provides health information that may affect student performance in academic, social, or psychological areas.
• Provides specialized health care treatments approved by the students physician or other licensed health professional, the parent or legal guardian, after consulting with and receiving training from the Health
• Treats confidential information with respect by keeping it confidential.
• Performs any other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Public schools and their operations;
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• Community resources;
• Diverse multicultural populations
• Research-based prevention programs
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures affecting assigned work.
• Basic first aid and CPR
• Utilizing a computer and related software.
• Administering hearing test.
• Communicating verbally and in writing.
• Maintaining confidential records.
• Obtaining and maintaining CPR and First Aid certification.
• Operating various types of medical equipment, splint, nebulizer, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, how to set up blood glucose monitor and SVN machine.
• Administering medication.

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, driving, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Incumbents may be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Incumbents may be subjected to body fluids and travel.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

REPORTS TO: Site Administrator

SUPERVISES: NA

CALENDAR: 10 Month

BEGINNING SALARY: $15.74

BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled