Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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