Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) at CARLE

Under general supervision, oversees workflow of day-to-day duties of the school health office; performs a variety ofclinical and clerical functions as assigned by the school registered nurse to optimize a positive learning environment forstudents and staff. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program and the school's medical needs.

• Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Serves as the primary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administration. Provides care to students by possessing knowledge and skills necessary to perform various clinical tasks, and reporting illnesses/injuries to parents and the school nurse as warranted. Assists school nurse with administering daily medication to students prescribed by the Primary Care Provider, as delegated and in accordance with the written policy. Maintain student immunization and health records, along with class lists. Review Emergency/Medical History forms for completeness and appropriateness of information. Monitors and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of school compliance for immunizations, physicalexaminations, and vision/hearing screenings. Reports all non-compliance cases to registered nurse and/or building principal in a timely manner. Enters and maintains accurate student health information in the computerized student information management system. Promptly and appropriately charts all student visits. Provide prompt, adequate, and competent first aid services for students as needed. Prepares and/or performs health screenings as assigned
• Physical Environment of Care Ensures the health office is well-maintained and functional. Possess knowledge about the safety policies of the school health program, as well as the establishedpolicies and procedures of the organization and the school district. Actively participates in cleaning and disinfecting the health office.