School Based Health Medical Assistant

Community Health of South Florida•Cutler Bay, FL

9d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The School-Based Health Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI)'s School-Based Health Program and works collaboratively with school personnel, students, families, nurses, medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and community partners to support student health and wellness. The MA assists in delivering preventive, acute, and chronic care services within assigned schools. Responsibilities include student screenings, health education, care coordination, telehealth support, documentation, referrals, consent management, and assistance with school-based clinic operations. The role helps ensure students have timely access to healthcare services that support their health, well-being, and academic success.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification.
Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Experience working with pediatric or adolescent populations.
Experience in school health, community health, public health, family medicine, pediatrics, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Haitian Creole.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record and program database.
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.
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.