School Medical Assistant at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Copy of high school diploma, high school transcripts, or GED (2) Copy of educational certificate for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (3) Copy of state license for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (4) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Copy of high school diploma, high school transcripts, or GED (2) Copy of educational certificate for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (3) Copy of state license for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (4) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Health Services, the School Medical Assistant is assigned to the health office at an elementary or middle school. The School Medical Assistant performs first aid and routine health office duties; document and maintain student health information required by federal, state, and local agencies, provide appropriate care and/or referrals under the direction of the credentialed school nurse for ill, injured, and/or medically fragile students; perform a variety of routine clerical support functions at the school site, including typing, data entry, filing, and related duties as assigned. Please click on the link above to print/view COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school.
Successful completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program OR Certified Nursing Assistant program.
One (1) year of experience working in the healthcare field.
Experience working with children in an educational or organized learning environment or working with individuals with special needs or medically fragile is desired.
National Healthcareer Association Certification OR National Workforce Career Association (Medical Assistants Only) is preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Health Services, the School Medical Assistant is assigned to the health office at an elementary or middle school. The School Medical Assistant performs first aid and routine health office duties; document and maintain student health information required by federal, state, and local agencies, provide appropriate care and/or referrals under the direction of the credentialed school nurse for ill, injured, and/or medically fragile students; perform a variety of routine clerical support functions at the school site, including typing, data entry, filing, and related duties as assigned. Please click on the link above to print/view COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school.
Successful completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program OR Certified Nursing Assistant program.
One (1) year of experience working in the healthcare field.
Experience working with children in an educational or organized learning environment or working with individuals with special needs or medically fragile is desired.
National Healthcareer Association Certification OR National Workforce Career Association (Medical Assistants Only) is preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire.
Application Deadline
8/10/2023 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/2/2023
Contact
Nicole Scagni
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$22.58 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
7 Hours, School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Locations
The est. of an eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the District.
Physical Requirements
Passage of a pre-employment physical exam.