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Medical Assistant - Children's Program

Latham Centers
  • Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Medical Assistant – Children’s Program

    Hiring Multiple Positions – Apply Today!

    Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant 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.

    Location: Brewster, MA
    Compensation: $21.97-23.40 per hour (based on experience)
    Schedule: 40 hours per week

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Assist the Nursing Staff in meeting Department of Education and Department of Public Health regulations
    • Administer prescribed medications and treatments as directed
    • Schedule and transport individuals to medical and dental appointments
    • Order and refill medical and first aid supplies
    • Maintain medical files in a 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; take weights and vital signs
    • Attend team meetings as necessary
    • Meet regularly with the Director of Nursing to review scheduling and student issues
    • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
    Requirements:
    • High School diploma or GED required
    • Current driver’s license
    • Computer literacy
    • Ability to safely handle children in crisis situations with compassion
    • Medical office experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and medical record keeping preferred but not required
    • Experience working with special needs population preferred but not required
    Benefits:
    • Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
    • Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
    • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
    • Childcare reimbursement
    • 403(b) Retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%)
    • Temporary individual housing may be available, based on availability
    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMassachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.lathamcenters.org/careers/

    Skills

    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Director of Nursing (DON)unmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Educational Administrationunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medical Billingunmatched
    • Medical Officeunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Terminologyunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Public Healthunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Retirement Fundsunmatched
    • Special Needsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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