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Health Care Assistant (994)
MAB Community Services
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Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$25 / HOURPosted 1 month ago
Location
Brookline, Massachusetts
Salary
$25 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Health Care Assistant coordinates and supports the healthcare needs of residential students, ensuring they receive timely medical and dental care. This role involves maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, and assisting students with healthcare-related tasks.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and at least one year of patient care experience, preferably in psychiatry. Medical Assistant certification and CPR/CPI certification are preferred, with training provided for the latter.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Ivy
- Street -
- Brookline,
- MA 02446Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeEducation
- Level:
- High
- School/HiSet/GEDSalary
- Range: $25.00 - $25.00
- HourlyTravel
- Percentage:
- NegligibleJob
- Shift: DayAbout Ivy Street School Ivy Street School is a year-round, private residential special education school committed to equity, access, and student-centered care. We serve neurodiverse adolescents and young adults ages 13–22 using a holistic, collaborative, and innovative approach that supports growth, independence, and community reintegration.
Schedule
- Monday - Friday 1pm-9pm Position Overview The Evening Medical Assistant plays a vital role in coordinating and supporting the healthcare needs of residential students. Working closely with the Nursing & Psychiatry team, families, guardians, and community providers, this role helps ensure students receive timely, well-coordinated medical and dental care while building skills that support long-term independence. Key Responsibilities Review and maintain student medical records and required documentation Schedule and track medical, dental, vision, and specialty appointments Transport students to appointments and ensure accurate completion and filing of paperwork Communicate follow-up needs to the Nursing team as directed Coordinate on-site dental and immunization clinics Administer medications under nurse delegation Maintain provider lists, appointment logs, and health data in SharePoint Update emergency face sheets and healthcare proxy forms Monitor and order medical and non-medical supplies Support medication inventory and upkeep at Cottage Farm Program Prepare students for appointments and medical procedures Assist students with appointment preparation forms Co-facilitate life skills groups (health, wellness, nutrition, sexual education, substance use) Provide classroom coverage as needed Support residential scheduling, including some education and weekend shifts, based on student needs Qualifications Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with a clean driving record Medical Assistant certification preferred CPR and CPI certification (training provided) At least 1 year of patient care experience; psychiatry experience strongly preferred Why Work With Us Ivy Street School is part of MAB Community Services, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, visual impairments, and complex learning and behavioral health needs. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to professional growth while making a meaningful impact every day. If you’re compassionate, organized, and motivated to support students with complex medical and developmental needs, we encourage you to apply. ********************
- MAB Community Services provides equal opportunity to all staff and administers all personnel policies and procedures without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual preference, gender identity, age, national origin, status as a Vietnam veteran era or disabled veteran, disability, or other factors which cannot legitimately be the basis for an employment decision. Furthermore, the agency is committed both to a program of affirmative action to encourage minority applications and to non-discrimination in hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and all other employment-related practices. MAB Community Services complies with all laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity. In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation. Qualifications