What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Latham Centers?
Join Us as a Medical Assistant - Make a Difference Today!
Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant in our Children's program and play a pivotal role in promoting student health and well-being! As a Medical Assistant, you'll take charge of scheduling medical and dental appointments, transporting students to essential healthcare visits, and providing vital clerical support to ensure compliance with Department of Education, EEC, and Department of Public Health regulations.
Requirements:
Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant in our Children's program and play a pivotal role in promoting student health and well-being! As a Medical Assistant, you'll take charge of scheduling medical and dental appointments, transporting students to essential healthcare visits, and providing vital clerical support to ensure compliance with Department of Education, EEC, and Department of Public Health regulations.
Requirements:
- Medical office and/or CNA experience required.
- Strong computer literacy is essential.
- Prior experience in a medical office and/or familiarity with medical terms preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must possess a current driver’s license.
- Ability to safely handle children in crisis situations with compassion.
Latham may be able to provide temporary individual housing based on availability!
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $21.10 per hour ($22.25 per hour with CNA certification).
***Weekend differential $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 7am Saturday through 6:59am Monday! ***
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Nursing Staff in meeting Department of Education and Department of Public Health Regulations.
- Assist in administering prescribed medications and treatments.
- Schedule and transport individuals to medical and dental appointments.
- Order and refill medical and first aid supplies.
- Maintain medical files in neat and organized manner. File documents in a timely way.
- Document data and pertinent information in medical files.
- Complete Medication Administration Training, CPR, First Aid and TCI. Know how to do weights and vital signs.
- Attend team meetings as necessary.
- Meet on a regular basis with the Director of Nursing to review scheduling and student issues.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee’s normal duties, except for occasional
- emergencies.
Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position.
Generous benefits package! Excellent health insurance coverage, with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA, retirement account with company match (up to 5%!), generous time off bank and more...!
Benefits:
- Earned Time Away
- Extended Sick Leave
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long-term Disability
- Health Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision -
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Accident
- Auto & Home Insurance
Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.
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