School Based Health Medical Assistant

• Certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association required.

• Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a school-based environment.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and healthcare providers.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer applications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Haitian Creole preferred.

Position responsibilities

• Student Health Services
• Assist in providing school-based health services under the supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, BMI, and other health screening information.
• Assist with student assessments and preparation for in-person and telehealth encounters.
• Support medication administration activities as delegated and permitted by policy.
• Assist with implementation of student care plans and chronic disease management activities.
• Recognize and report abnormal findings and student health concerns to licensed clinical staff.

• Preventive Health Services
• Conduct preventive health screenings including height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, vision, and other approved screenings.
• Assist with oral health initiatives, fluoride varnish activities, and health promotion programs.
• Support immunization verification and linkage to vaccination services.
• Provide health education and wellness information to students and families as directed.

• Care Coordination and Referrals
• Coordinate referrals to primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and community resources.
• Assist students and families with healthcare navigation and appointment scheduling.
• Support follow-up activities to ensure completion of referrals and recommended care.
• Assist eligible families with health insurance enrollment and access to healthcare resources.

• Telehealth Support
• Facilitate telehealth visits between students and CHI providers.
• Prepare students for telehealth encounters and assist providers during virtual visits as needed.
• Ensure telehealth equipment is functioning appropriately and maintain confidentiality during encounters.

• School-Based Operations
• Serve as a positive liaison between CHI, students, families, and school personnel.
• Collaborate with school administrators, school nurses, counselors, teachers, and other staff to support student health needs.
• Participate in school-based meetings and activities as assigned.
• Assist with student consent form distribution, collection, tracking, and documentation.
• Support school-based outreach and enrollment efforts.

• Documentation and Compliance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record and program data base.
• Ensure compliance with UDS documentation requirements, CHI policies, HIPAA, FERPA, and grant requirements.
• Participate in documentation audits, quality improvement activities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Complete required reports, tracking logs, and funder documentation accurately and timely.

• Clinic Operations and Program Support
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment at assigned school sites.
• Ensure examination and treatment areas are organized, clean, and properly stocked.
• Follow infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, and confidentiality policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.