Medical Assistant - School Health Clinic-Independence

Medical Assistant - School Health Clinic - Independence

Welcome to PSI, where you can discover the true meaning of work-life balance!

We are currently seeking a School Medical Assistant to join our dedicated team in supporting a Public School in the Olmsted Falls Area. As part of our family, you'll not only be a helping hand working with school-age children, but also play a vital role in providing quality and consistent care to our students, creating happy and healthy environments. At PSI, we are passionate about making a difference in our community through exceptional intervention, occupational, physical, speech therapy, and health services, along with high-quality school programs for children and schools.

Join us and experience why our employees recognize PSI as a Top Workplace! We offer an in-house referral bonus, a work-life balance that includes nights, weekends, and summers off, and strong supervisory support for our valued team members. In addition, you'll enjoy health, prescription, and 401k benefits if you work over 30 hours a week, paid time off for those working 15 hours a week or more, as well as free professional development opportunities.

What sets us apart is not just the opportunities we provide to our employees, but also what we can offer your family. Imagine having dinners together, being able to attend after school and weekend sports and activities with your loved ones, and enjoying summers off to create cherished memories.

A day in the life of a Medical Assistant

In this entry-level position within a School Health clinic, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in providing services that prioritize the good health and wellness of students, as well as the improvement of overall health conditions.
• Monitoring student health needs, providing appropriate health interventions and services, administering prescribed medications in accordance with school board and PSI policies, providing first aid, and assisting with screening programs and School Health initiatives.
• Interacting, warmly, with the children, always serving them with patience and kindness.

What is Required to be a Medical Assistant at PSI

To qualify, you need a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Experience in caring for children is strongly preferred, and knowledge of communicable disease prevention and medication protocols is essential. Familiarity with HIPAA laws and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately are also requirements. We value collaborative and constructive team-building skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management abilities.

At PSI, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, promoting diversity and equal opportunities for all.