Evergreen Family Medicine, PC is Hiring a School Based Health MA Near Roseburg, OR
School Based Health MA Evergreen Family Medicine is committed to providing excellent care for your family with clinics in Roseburg and Myrtle Creek Oregon. Evergreen Family Medicine serves outpatient needs, including Urgent Care, Family Practice, Women’s Health, Occupational Health, and school-based telehealth. Evergreen Family Medicine is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates that are offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Job Summary: Based in the Douglas County school district, the School Based Health MA will act as a liaison between the school district and the Evergreen Family Medicine clinic, building a bridge to give access to healthcare to all students. The School Based Health MA will collaborate with an EFM team (as well as with the Mercy Foundation, Cow Creek, and HKOP) to develop, plan, and support the implementation of the school-based health programs. The School Based Health MA also works closely with school and EFM administration to coordinate the school-based program activities. The School Based Health MA approaches his/her tasks in a team-based care fashion that supports patients and their families. This position will be held by EFM clinical staff who may be required to prioritize patient care in the clinic setting when needed and when school is not in session. Responsibilities and Duties:
Works in conjunction with Medical Providers, clinical staff, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated healthcare
Acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable populations by ensuring that patients are fully informed and comfortable with their visit to EFM
Follows procedures for the electronic health record system
Provides support for quality control of school-based health equipment
Oversees program fluidity within schools in the program
Works with EFM immunization staff to organize vaccination events
Provides guidance to school faculty regarding student medical inquiries
Stays up to date on all pediatric and vaccine requirements, state, and federal regulations
Maintains continuity among clinics, departments, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Maintains professional standards; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks
Understands e-learning techniques and education
Assist the management teams at the sites for pediatric and immunization training needs
Involved with advertising and promotion of EFM School Based Health Programs
Obtaining medical consent from parent of student and maintains good communication with parents throughout process
Educates students and parents on appropriate medication administration dependent on provider prescription and medication (inhaler, insulin, etc.)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Higher after the first year in position
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong oral/written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Self-starter and an independent learner
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Must work well with the other patient care team members
Has understanding of continual process improvement concept
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfortable working within a consolidation software system
Must work well with the administration team
Must work well with children
Must have a valid drivers license.
Experience working with a vaccine program and/or pediatric program preferred
Experience with program management preferred
Physical requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.
Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.
Requires long hours of standing and moving.
Must be able to lift up to 15 - 25 pounds at times.
Our culture and values are every employee’s responsibility: The needs of our patient come first S.P.I.R.I.T