Health Care Assistant (994)
About The Position
Ivy Street School is a year-round, private residential special education school committed to equity, access, and student-centered care. We serve neurodiverse adolescents and young adults ages 13–22 using a holistic, collaborative, and innovative approach that supports growth, independence, and community reintegration. The Evening Medical Assistant plays a vital role in coordinating and supporting the healthcare needs of residential students. Working closely with the Nursing & Psychiatry team, families, guardians, and community providers, this role helps ensure students receive timely, well-coordinated medical and dental care while building skills that support long-term independence.
Requirements
- Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with a clean driving record
- At least 1 year of patient care experience; psychiatry experience strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification preferred
- CPR and CPI certification (training provided)
Responsibilities
- Review and maintain student medical records and required documentation
- Schedule and track medical, dental, vision, and specialty appointments
- Transport students to appointments and ensure accurate completion and filing of paperwork
- Communicate follow-up needs to the Nursing team as directed
- Coordinate on-site dental and immunization clinics
- Administer medications under nurse delegation
- Maintain provider lists, appointment logs, and health data in SharePoint
- Update emergency face sheets and healthcare proxy forms
- Monitor and order medical and non-medical supplies
- Support medication inventory and upkeep at Cottage Farm Program
- Prepare students for appointments and medical procedures
- Assist students with appointment preparation forms
- Co-facilitate life skills groups (health, wellness, nutrition, sexual education, substance use)
- Provide classroom coverage as needed
- Support residential scheduling, including some education and weekend shifts, based on student needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
