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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Requires one of the following certifications: ( certification requirement may be waived for initial job placement, with agreement to obtain certification within the first 6-month period.) Must complete the ongoing continuing education and/or applicable membership requirements to maintain active certification.
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) [Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)]
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) [Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)]
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) [Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)]
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) [National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)]
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) [Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)]
• American Allied Health (AAH) [Registered Medical Assistant/AAH (RMA/AAH)]
• CPR certification required.
• Requires at least one-year clinical MA work experience
• Must have experience working with children/adolescents.
• Must be skilled in taking vital signs/measurements, phlebotomy/venipuncture, and administering immunization/injections.
• Requires strong organizational and management skills with the ability to multitask efficiently.
• Basic computer skill required with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Intermediate computer skill required with EHR/EMR/EDR/EPM software
• The ability to understand and execute both oral and written orders.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, school staff, and healthcare providers.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and a minimum insurance coverage or available transportation to travel for the purposes of required Health Center business.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a school-based health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient care, primarily responsible for taking vital signs, obtaining medical history, and preparing patients for exam/procedure.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy/venipuncture, urine specimen collection, capillary blood sampling, and other CLIA-waived testing.
• Administer immunizations, injections, and medication refills per provider orders.
• Assist with EKGs, obtaining cultures, removing sutures, and other procedural support as needed.
• Ensure proper infection control practices and maintain cleanliness of client care areas.
• Participate in referral and follow-up coordination for services not offered at the health center, including children seen in ER/urgent care.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Oversee all vaccine management in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) guidelines.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and inventory management of vaccines, including monitoring temperature logs.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal immunization regulations, ensuring accurate vaccine documentation and reporting.
• Educate patients and families about immunizations and obtain necessary consent documentation.
• Order vaccines and maintain records for audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate student scheduling in collaboration with school staff to minimize class disruptions.
• Arrange patient transportation and ensure seamless communication between the clinic and the school.
• Provide clear instructions to patients and families regarding appointments, follow-ups, and referrals.
• Oversee daily operations of the medical office, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Greet and communicate effectively with patients, families, clinicians, and school staff.
• Manage patient registration, data entry, scheduling, and follow-up calls.
• Answer and direct phone calls, screen inquiries, and take messages as appropriate.
• Process and maintain patient records, including updating consent forms, insurance, and demographic information.
• Ensure a high level of customer service and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain and order office and medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock and proper equipment functionality.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of office equipment and facilities.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and pleasant work environment.
• Participate in chart reviews and other quality improvement (QI) initiatives to enhance patient care and clinic efficiency.
• Compile patient census data and prepare administrative reports as assigned.
• Ensure all documentation, data entry, and reporting meet regulatory standards.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO or PPO)
• Dental and Vision
• Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Voluntary LegalShield and/or IDShield Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off (including paid sick leave)
• Paid Holidays (including Floating Holidays and Birthday Holiday)
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid Parental Leave (with adoption assistance)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Service Awards
• Fresh fruit provided weekly for employees
• Fully-equipped, onsite Fitness Room and outdoor walking path
• Weekly yoga sessions
• Challenges, incentives, screenings and more!
• Picnics, luncheons and potlucks
• Halloween Party with costume contest
• Book & Gift Fairs and more...