Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Job description

Location: Bennington,Vermont,United States Bennington College is seeking a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) to support Health Services, providing high-quality, culturally sensitive, and gender affirming general health care for acute and chronic medical conditions. Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the CCMA will assess students' health needs and administer treatment within their scope of practice, and support overall operations to ensure Health Services performs to the national and state standards. This position will work 35 hours per week while the term is in session (~32 weeks/year). The CCMA will work with all members of the Health Services team, supporting health care operations in collaboration with the Director of Health Services and the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Responsibilities: - Assess, observe, and prepare patients for examinations and treatment. - Administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice, and monitor patients for side effects and reactions. - Maintain accurate records of patient medical history and current health, including updates to medications and allergies. - Performs wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging. -...