Medical Assistant

MacArthur Elementary School; Waltham (MA); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant/CNA for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Waltham, MA. The role supports student health services, triage, basic first aid, and health screenings under nurse supervision.

The position requires CMA/CNA certification, CPR/First Aid, a high school diploma, and willingness to be trained in vision & hearing screening. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; District HR contact provided below.

Qualificações

• Certified Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with triaging students and provide basic first aid.
• Report illnesses/injuries to School Nurse for review and follow-up.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings and record results.
• Input data into SNAP electronic health record as requested by RN.
• Distribute health information to staff and coordinate notices.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual (Spanish)

Clerical skills

Computer proficiency

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Formação académica

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Nursing Assistant certification

High School diploma

Ferramentas

SNAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Waltham Public Schools Douglas MacArthur Elementary School - Waltham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Minimum Qualifications: Certified Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant certification. Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification. Complete the Department of Public Health’s requirement for vision and hearing screening training. Respect and protect the confidentiality of students, staff, families, etc. Be willing to accept nursing supervision. Demonstrate clerical and computer proficiency. Bilingual (Spanish) language skills, preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.) Assists in Health Care activities: Assists with triaging students. Provides some first aid care to children with minor injuries. Reports all illnesses and injuries to the School Nurse for professional review, care and/or follow-up. Contacts parent of ill or injured children when asked. Performs vision and hearing screenings and related tasks such as recording results, sending letters, etc. Weights and measures of students; completes graphs of heights and weights. Assists with preparation for health activities such as physical examinations of students, immunizations, etc. Inputs data into SNAP (electronic health record) per the RN’s request.

Performing clerical functions: Records health information such as results of various screening tests, immunization information, etc. Helps to maintain up to date student files including emergency information. Sends notices to parents; tabulates returns and follow-up calls on non-respondents. Provides ongoing communication to the School Nurse regarding the status of health notices. Distributes information, forms, etc. to teachers and administrative staff. Develops computer skills as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision: The Certified Medical Assistant/CNA receives supervision from the School Nurse, Director of Health Services and the building Principal(s).

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Medical Assistant

Waltham Public Schools Douglas MacArthur Elementary School - Waltham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Waltham Public School District

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $35,147

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Pupil Personnel Worker

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]