ON-CALL (CNA) MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Student Services; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nogales USD is seeking an On-Call Medical Assistant (CNA) to cover for the full-time MA as needed in the health office, assisting nurse and school staff with student health needs.

The role includes administering first aid and medications with parental consent, conducting mandated screenings, maintaining health records, and supporting health services staff, under RN supervision. This is a part-time, on-call position with the possibility of additional hours.

Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills.
• Knowledge includes ability to perform basic math, understand procedures, and follow instructions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful and may aid communication with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents first aid and medications for students with parental consent.
• Administers mandated screenings to assist the nurse and meet requirements.
• Assists nurse and staff and refers students for further evaluation as needed.
• Maintains health records and emergency information for legal and professional standards.
• Participates in IEPs under RN supervision to address health concerns.
• Performs clerical tasks to support Health Services and district databases.
• Refers students needing further medical attention to the RN.

Skills

First aid

Medication administration

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ON-CALL (CNA) MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918411
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

On-Call Medial Assistant (CNA)

Purpose Statement:

The job of On-Call MEDICAL ASSISTANT is done for the purpose/s of covering for the Full-time Medical Assistant on an as needed basis in the performance of duties assigned.For providing clerical support in addressing the health needs of students and providing appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students as may be required.

This job reports to the assigned NURSE and Site Principal.

Essential Functions

• Administers and documents first aid and medications given to students according to physician’s or nurse’s instructions, with parental written consent, as per NUSD policy for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. hearing, vision, height, weight, blood pressure, vitals, dental screen color screen, scoliosis etc.) for the purpose of assisting nurse and meeting requirements.
• Assists nurse, students, and other school personnel (e.g. refers failed screens to R.N. for further assessment) for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and/or testing at school site.
• Maintains medical emergency cards (database and file) and health records (e.g. mandated screening, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
• Participates in students I.E.P. under the supervision of RN for the purpose of providing information regarding health related concerns (medication, glasses, hearing-aides, etc.)
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (updating Health Services, District and State database program) (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services staff.
• Refers students requiring further medical attention to RN for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, further assessment.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel upon approval of Principal/RN (e.g. Administrators, Volunteers, CPS, Police, SRO, Counselors, Physicians, and Emergency Personnel) for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Cleans work areas (utilizing universal precaution procedures) (e.g. sinks, counters, laundry, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Distributes information on medical treatments under supervision of RN (e.g. lice, ringworm, drug prevention, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of instructing teachers, students and/or parents on a variety of health subjects.
• Performs home visits under supervision of Principal/RN (e.g. absent students, lack of home information, etc.) for the purpose of follow-up on health concerns.
• Reports students with contagious diseases to RN for reporting to the local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.
• Supervises students for the purpose of monitoring students referred for illness to health office.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid, applying assessment instruments.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: business telephone etiquette, bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful, health standards and hazards, office methods and procedures, pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, working knowledge of school system

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality, working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

None specified Audio Testing Certification, CPR/First Aid Certificate, Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.)

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

None specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, Clean Motor Vehicle Record

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Non Exempt

On-Call

Job description available upon request

$15.00/hr

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Judith Mendoza-Jimenez , Director of Student Services
• Student Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]