Medical Assistant

The Health Center Technician/Medical Assistant is part of the Health Services Department and works with other team members to provide a complete health services program. The Health Center Technician/Medical Assistant is an unlicensed individual who plays an integral role on the healthcare team. The Health Center Technician/Medical Assistant reports to the Director of Health Services.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following

• Assists with monitoring the health of the Darrow community
• Performs administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the safe and effective operations of the Health Center.
• Enters data into the electronic medical record database
• Takes Vital Signs and Collects Patient Health Data
• Schedules Student Medical Appointments
• Maintains Medical Excusal and Sports Restrictions Lists
• Electronically Files all Medical Records and Documents into the EHR
• Maintains Medical Transportation Schedule and Reimbursement Documents
• Other administrative, clerical, or healthcare duties, as assigned
• Agrees to follow the directions of a licensed member of the healthcare team
• Performs all tasks under the supervision and direction of a licensed healthcare professional
• You will follow all School
• Policies applicable to your position, including, but not limited to: the Employee and Health Services Handbooks, Health Services Standing Orders, Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Your daily clinical practice will be supervised by a licensed healthcare professional.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Degree preferred
• Experience working in or managing a medical office is preferred
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required (will train)
• EMR/CFR, EMT, or Paramedic preferred
• Valid driver's license and willingness to transport students to appointments and the pharmacy is required
• Knowledge of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogen standards and operational procedures
• Ability to relate and provide healthcare for boys and girls ages 13- 20
• Computer skills and the ability to use electronic health records are essential
• Ability to function as an interdisciplinary team member
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge and experience with billing and coding preferred

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to find, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work in the heat and cold as well as environments with adverse conditions, including dirt, dust, and pollen, odors, sun, wetness, humidity, rain, and noise