New Frontiers Public Schools - Medical Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR, First Aid and Medication Certification preferred at hire or within 3 months of hire. 
• 0 – 2 years experience in working with children is preferred.
• Experience working in related fields is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. 
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid and care, and related health services according to SST SCHOOLS policies and procedures.
• Provides preventive health care by: providing appraisals, screening programs, referral and follow-up; recognizing, reporting, and using control measures on communicable diseases; and monitoring and providing follow-up on immunization needs.
• Provides families with information on health and medical resources and assists families to access medical care.
• Conducts health counseling, makes home visits, and follows through on health problems as needed.
• Conducts specific health instruction for students, parents, and staff and serves as a resource to staff regarding health instruction.
• Maintains and submits Student Immunization Records to Department of State Health Services
• Contacts parents regarding Immunization requirements
• Performs state mandated student screenings and submits results to Department of State Health Services
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.