Medical Assistant (12 month)

DPSCD Comp; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support to the Vaccine Program Nurses and Nursing Department Leads. You will assist in vaccine administration, storage, data management, and education materials distribution.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate, a high school diploma, and at least one year of pediatric clinical and vaccination experience. BLS certification and MCIR/EMR familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or degree required.
• 1 year pediatric clinical and vaccination experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer proficiency (MCIR helpful).
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS.

Responsibilities

• Review school rosters and pull MCIR records.
• Document, maintain, and manage immunization records.
• Conduct CHAMPS insurance verification.
• Collaborate with schools regarding vaccine clinics.
• Routine travel to clinic locations
• Vaccine storage, handling and transport.
• Medical supply inventory and management.
• Maintain medical equipment.
• Immunization compliance task (verbal consent acquisition).
• Assess vital signs.
• Support nurses with any urgent/emergency clinic event.
• Maintain all required training for program.
• Ensure that storage equipment temperatures are documented twice daily.
• Follow proper protocol in response to temperature excursions or equipment failure.
• Remain current with all Vaccine for Children Program trainings and requirements.
• Remain current with all MCIR training.
• Prepare and participate with all Vaccine for Children Program audits.
• Monitor and assist with the safe transfer of vaccines in event of emergencies, power failures, or equipment failure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

MCIR knowledge

EMR experience

AHA/Red Cross BLS

Pediatric vaccination experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate or degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

MCIR system

Job description

Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to the Vaccine Program Nurses and Nursing Department Leads. The Medical Assistant will assist in the administration of vaccines, vaccine storage and handling, immunization program data management, vaccine administration billing, distribution of vaccine education materials, maintenance and management of vaccine reporting data, management of immunization records, and adheres to compliance requirements and VFC vaccine program guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or degree required.
• One (1) year minimum, pediatric clinical and vaccination experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic Computer Proficiency (MCIR, and electronic medical records helpful).
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS.

Essential Functions:

• Review school rosters and pull MCIR records.
• Document, maintain, and manage immunization records.
• Conduct CHAMPS insurance verification.
• Collaborate with schools regarding vaccine clinics.
• Routine travel to clinic locations
• Vaccine storage, handling and transport.
• Medical supply inventory and management.
• Maintain medical equipment.
• Immunization compliance task (verbal consent acquisition).
• Assess vital signs.
• Support nurses with any urgent/emergency clinic event.
• Maintain all required training for program.
• Ensure that storage equipment temperatures are documented twice daily.
• Follow proper protocol in response to temperature excursions or equipment failure.
• Remain current with all Vaccine for Children Program trainings and requirements.
• Remain current with all MCIR training.
• Prepare and participate with all Vaccine for Children Program audits.
• Monitor and assist with the safe transfer of vaccines in event of emergencies, power failures, or equipment failure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.