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TITLE: Medical Assistant/QMA/CNA WHO WE ARE: Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future. Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community. SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a Medical Assistant who will positively impact student success by providing support aimed at helping students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health. Our Medical Assistant, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, plays a key role in ensuring that students receive equitable access to school-based health services, providing a safe school environment for students with medical needs. In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the Medical Assistant works in close conjunction with other IPS staff. As a member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first. WHAT YOU'LL DO: The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like. Core Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse:

• Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI
• Transfer students in and out of wheelchairs
• Ability to execute meetings, calls, and emails with professionalism, courtesy, and accuracy / Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
• Work closely with the school nurse
• CPR Certification
• Track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of actors. Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
• Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they rise, results/action-orientation; project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong strategic analytical and writing capabilities, and interpersonal savvy
• Complete incident report when necessary.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including toileting, diapering, feeding for students with cognitive and physical disabilities. Support other students in Life Skills classroom or school clinic when assigned student is absent.
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date and accurate health records, including immunization records and medical alerts, in SchoolCare, electronic health record system, and/or PowerSchool when applicable as required by law, board policy, and administrative guidelines. Adhere to all regulations and policies regarding confidentiality of health records and information.
• Pass out medication
• Work collaboratively with other staff WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
• Administer medication according to IPS policy and procedure.
• Designation as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Qualified Medication Aide from an accredited program
• Prior experience in working with children (preferred) FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK: Not eligible PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. EEOC STATEMENT: Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. DISCLAIMER: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits/
• Provide support for ADLs
• Provide 1:1 support for a student with a medical or physical need.
• Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment
• Assist with Life Skills students
• Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
• Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs
• Clean and sterilize work area and supplies between students. Inventories and requests order for medical supplies and materials as needed.
• Perform procedures as ordered by a physician/provider. Render first aid for students when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned "Day In the Life" Overview On a regular day, as the medical assistant, you might:
• Support student medical needs inside a classroom setting
• Communicate regularly with School Nurse and school staff regarding health interventions, needs, and concerns of students.