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Overview
Under general supervision of the school registered nurse, oversee workflow of day-to-day duties of the school health office; perform direct patient care, complete timely documentation, ensure the daily health needs of students are met efficiently and safely. Promote student wellness and optimize a positive learning environment for students and staff. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program and the school's medical needs.
Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administration.
• Provide routine health services to students within the CMA scope of practice, including monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medication, and documenting care provided and reporting illnesses/injuries to parents and the school nurse as warranted.
• Support the management of chronic health conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, seizure disorders) by following individual health plans and emergency action plans.
• Manage and maintain accurate student immunization and health records for school compliance. Reports all non-compliance cases to registered nurse and/or building principal in a timely manner.
• Enter and maintains accurate student health information in the computerized student information management system.
• Participate in health plans, staff trainings, and emergency drills.
• Provide prompt, adequate, and competent first aid services for students as needed.
• Prepare and/or performs health screenings as assigned.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.

Physical Environment of Care

• Ensure 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.

Collaborate with school registered nurse to ensure continuity of care and escalation of complex needs. Determine the impact of contagious illnesses and acting to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the school setting. Assist in the development and implementation of individualized health plans and emergency action plans under nurse direction.
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per 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.