Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - In School Health Pekin Preschool

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

policies and procedures of the organization and the school district.

· Actively participates in cleaning and disinfecting the health office.

Qualifications: Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS)Secretary of State (SOS); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $17.67per hour - $28.63per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.