Medical Assistant

Overview

As a member of Vanderheyden's clinical team, this Medical Assistant may administer medications to the individuals served at Vanderheyden's Education and OCFS Programs in accordance with the Medication Administration Certification Protocols and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Assist the School Nurse in creating and maintaining Medication Administration Records (MARS) for each individual enrolled in Vanderheyden's Education and OCFS Programs.
• Ensure and maintain an adequate supply of medication for the individuals' use in school.
• Review the Medication Administration Reports to ensure they accurately reflect the medication prescription(s)/physician's order(s) and that the documentation of the administration of medication is completed correctly.
• Administer medications to individuals at the appropriate times as ordered by their providers and as overseen by the Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Provide ongoing health care information to supervising RNs/Nurse On-Call before leaving shift as dictated by individual needs.
• Develop and/or participate in ongoing staff development for employees as directed.
• Ensure knowledge of all medications administered and their intended side effects and adverse effects.
• In case of an emergency, assist with the triage of an individual's acute needs if needed.
• Accurately maintain individuals' Medication Administration Records.
• Maintain contact with other Health Services staff regarding the individual's medication and treatment concerns.
• Assist the office manager with scheduling appointments.
• Triage individuals for nursing needs within the school.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with the organization of lab work and coordinate with the phlebotomist to keep the process organized.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in required agency orientation and education development.

• Promotes and supports cultural diversity and competence.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant college degree program.
• Documentation of favorable references that may be checked, as appropriate.

• Must be available to work a minimum 40-hour work week.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Vanderheyden does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.