Medical Assistant - Georgia School Nurse

Georgia Medical Assistant -  (K-12 Schools)

Job Description:

HCES is seeking compassionate and highly qualified healthcare professionals to provide school-based nursing and health services throughout Cobb County School District. These professionals will support student health, medication administration, chronic disease management, emergency response, and clinic operations in K-12 school settings. This opportunity allows clinicians to make a direct impact on student health outcomes while working in a predictable school-based schedule environment.

The position will be a full-time role with a schedule of Monday through Friday on-site in various cities across Georgia - Cobb County. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• · Assist with clinic operations

  · Support medication administration processes

  · Perform health screenings

  · Maintain records and documentation

• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification

• CPR/BLS Certification

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Nursing

• Hold BLS, First Aid and CPR certification

• Previous school nursing experience

• Pediatric clinical experience

• Experience supporting students with chronic medical conditions

• Experience with medication administration in educational settings

• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to use effective positive interpersonal skills;
• Computer proficiency including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to assist students by action or interaction in carrying out specialized therapeutic or physical care plans and procedures;
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of special needs and therapeutic equipment; familiarity with HIPAA laws of confidentiality;
• Must possess knowledge of OSHA compliance standards;
• Must have a commitment to a core set of beliefs about learning, teaching and ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of federal, state and district rules, regulations and policies as they relate to job functions
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision
• Ability to compose correspondence and prepare reports in an articulate manner
• Ability to possess a valid Geoergia driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to interpret program trends, results, and related data to formulate recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem solving.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of working extended hours if and when the position requires it.
• Able to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing, with corrective lenses if needed.
• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying, and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must have finger dexterity for holding objects, typing, etc.

Salary : $15 - $19