Medical Assistant

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The School Health Assistant performs basic patient care activities for students, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or Equivalent is required
• Current Basic Life Support for healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) course completion card from the American Heart Association is required prior to hire or job transfer date

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Experience:

At least 6 months of medical field is required

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs basic monitoring of students including vital signs, weight and height. Also conducts state mandated screenings such as vision and hearing.
• Assists with medication administration under appropriate clinical guidelines
• Documents data for review by Registered Nurse (RN)
• Performs basic clerical functions
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment, and orders/stocks supplies.
• Reviews monthly immunization reports and sends out letter to students needing immunizations
• Enters screening results and immunization data for students in electronic system. Completes incident and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports as needed.
• Records medications received, administered and sent home with a student
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to be “on-call”

Professional Conduct

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel. 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

None

Equipment Used:

Blood Pressure Equipment, Ophthalmoscope (vision), Audiometer (hearing), Glucometer, Pulse Oximeter, AED

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (45 pounds or more)

Carrying (45 pounds or more)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Exposure to noise

Work prolonged or irregular hours

2025-06-09