MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Universal Charter Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Charter Schools is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to support the health office in an urban K-12 setting in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will manage student health records, assist with first aid, and maintain effective communication with parents and staff. A commitment to wellness and a student-centered approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent work experience with strong medical knowledge.
• Basic CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Experience working with pediatrics and educational programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health records of all students and audit immunization status.
• Administer basic first aid and document care in student records.
• Contact parents regarding student illnesses and supervise students in the health office.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Administrative skills

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

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Universal Education Companies is seeking a Medical Assistant who will assist the school nurse in the health office in an urban K-12 school setting in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidate will be student-centered and committed to a team approach to school-wide health and wellness.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains health records of all students.
• Audits health records for immunization status of all students, and notifies parents of deficiencies.
• Administers and assist with basic first aid following assessment of injured students and/or staff.
• Responsible for documenting first aid care in students records.
• Contacts parents as necessary to notify them of or inquire about student illnesses or other related information. Supervises students in Health office until parents can pick up the child.
• Responsible for contact tracing of communicable diseases within the School.
• Responsible for temperature screenings of students and staff.
• Responsible for gathering statistics for state reporting.
• Maintains and monitors inventory and ordering within the health office.
• Train staff in first aid medical procedures as needed.
• Serves as the health resource person for students, staff and parents.
• Participates in Staff meetings and trainings.
• Report any student/school health and safety issues to assigned administrators.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties, which may include: front desk assistance, answer phones, inputting information into database; running report queries; making copies; creating labels; filing medical records; preparing routine correspondence; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent work experience with strong medical knowledge background and strong administrative skills.
• Experience working with pediatrics. (preferred)
• Experience working with educational programs or schools. (preferred)
• Basic CPR and First Aid Certification.
  
  

Universal Companies adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

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