Medical Assistant (12 month)

Job Title

Position Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Districtwide

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000

Reports to: RN Team Leader

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to the Vaccine Program Nurses and Nursing Department Leads. The Medical Assistant will assist in the administration of vaccines, vaccine storage and handling, immunization program data management, vaccine administration billing, distribution of vaccine education materials, maintenance and management of vaccine reporting data, management of immunization records, and adheres to compliance requirements and VFC vaccine program guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or degree required.
• One (1) year minimum, pediatric clinical and vaccination experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic Computer Proficiency (MCIR, and electronic medical records helpful).
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS.

Essential Functions:

• Review school rosters and pull MCIR records.
• Interpret immunization records.
• Document, maintain, and manage immunization records.
• Conduct CHAMPS insurance verification.
• Collaborate with schools regarding vaccine clinics.
• Routine travel to clinic locations
• Vaccine storage, handling and transport.
• Medical supply inventory and management.
• Maintain medical equipment.
• Immunization compliance task (verbal consent acquisition).
• Assess vital signs.
• Administer vaccines - conduct post vaccination monitoring.
• Support nurses with any urgent/emergency clinic event.
• Maintain all required training for program.
• Ensure that storage equipment temperatures are documented twice daily.
• Follow proper protocol in response to temperature excursions or equipment failure.
• Remain current with all Vaccine for Children Program trainings and requirements.
• Remain current with all MCIR training.
• Prepare and participate with all Vaccine for Children Program audits.
• Monitor and assist with the safe transfer of vaccines in event of emergencies, power failures, or equipment failure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application:

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at recruitment@detroitk12.org or phone at (313) 873-6897.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.