Medical Assistant

Summary: The Medical Assistant will perform a combination of administrative and clinical tasks within the Health and Wellness Center. This person will work alongside other medical staff under the supervision of a physician.

This position requires a flexible schedule, including availability Monday through Sunday. The role follows a rotating shift model during the academic year, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Help patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary tests; Temp, BP, Pulse, RR, O2 Sat, Ht/ Wt and reason for the visit. Document appropriately in the EHR.
• Operate diagnostic and screening equipment: EKG's, Sofia, Glucometer, BAC, and U/A.
• Perform POC Quality Controls on Glucometer every day to ensure that it is ready in an emergency.
• Restocking triage and trauma rooms, keeping an inventory of the supplies needed and reporting to DON when supplies are low and need to be ordered.
• Answer phone calls in an appropriate manner, directing calls to the nurses as needed. Taking accurate messages when calls can be delayed.
• Respond and assist to life saving situations based upon established rules and guidelines
• Complete end of shift procedures ensuring all exam rooms are cleaned and machines are charged/plugged in.
• Check all inpatient rooms to ensure all beds are made and bathrooms are clean and ready, making those ready which are in need.
• Collect, wash and fold laundry that has not already been completed by the day and evening shift..
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Serve and protect the center by adhering to professional standards; School policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as requested

• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage diverse tasks with interruptions
• Emotional maturity and stability to approach highly stressful human situations in a calm and rational manner
• Ability to clearly communicate information concerning a patient's condition
• Possess strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Possess knowledge of universal precautions and infection control techniques
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1+ years in a medical office
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology
• Previous experience in a pediatric medical setting is preferred

Work Characteristics and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Operate in a professional work environment
2. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc.
3. Required to stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
4. Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard
5. Able to lift up to 25lbs.
6. Able to be on their feet for long periods of time

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual's race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options, and many other valuable programs.