Certified Medical Assistant

• Respond promptly to reports of illness pain or medical emergencies and assess student needs
• Determine when students require placement on sick bed due to illness or discomfort
• Accompany students to medical appointments and communicate outcomes to parents and the Nurse Manager
• Obtain and record vital signs and student weights as assigned
• Accurately administer medications and document all activity in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Count track and document narcotics at the beginning and end of each shift
• Observe and chart student mood behavior and affect particularly when new medications are initiated
• Coordinate and assist with laboratory draws and medical testing
• Administer read and document Tuberculosis (TB) tests
• Communicate relevant medical information to the treatment team and psychiatrist verbally and in writing
• Perform additional clinical or administrative duties as assigned

• Active Medical Assistant LPN or RN license
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Drivers License
• Prior nursing or clinical experience preferred but not required
• New graduates and entrylevel candidates are encouraged to apply

New Haven is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence diversity of viewpoints and experiences and relevance in a global society.

New Haven does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.#