Medical Assistant

The job of MEDICAL ASSISTANT is performed to provide clerical support in addressing the health needs of students and to provide appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students as may be required. This job reports to Principal or designee.

• Administers and documents first aid and medications given to students according to physicians or nurses instructions, with parental written consent, as per NUSD policy for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Administers mandated screenings (e.g., hearing, vision, height, weight, blood pressure, vitals, dental screen, color screen, scoliosis, etc.) for the purpose of assisting nurse and meeting requirements.
• Assists nurse, students, and other school personnel (e.g., refers failed screens to R.N. for further assessment) for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments, and/or testing at school site.
• Maintains medical emergency cards (database and file) and health records (e.g., mandated screening, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
• Participates in students I.E.P. under the supervision of RN for the purpose of providing information regarding health related concerns (medication, glasses, hearing‑aides, etc.).
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (updating Health Services, District, and State database program) (e.g., scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services staff.
• Refers students requiring further medical attention to RN for the purpose of providing needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, further assessment.