Per-Diem Certified Nursing​/Medical Assistant

Job Category:
Health Services (Medical, Dental and Psych Svcs)

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best private schools, where pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds seeking greater opportunity can explore their individual interests to the fullest. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed with the resources to ensure every child and staff member has what they need to succeed.

The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students in the coming years.

MHS is seeking a Per-diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join an amazing team at our Health Center. The CNA/CMA assists the registered school nurses to provide high quality health care to MHS students in a 40-bed Health Center and in the 3 school-based clinics for ill, injured, or postoperative students, as well as mental wellness services.

The care services include assisting with admissions & discharge procedures of students, as well as transporting and accompanying students to and from medical appointments off-campus including emergency room visits. The CNA/CMA must always maintain confidentiality and personal and professional accountability while striving to provide high quality health care and programs that are "child-centered" consistent with the school’s mission and the Student Health Services program.

Per-diems work up to 29 hours per week and two 8-hour weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling period. Pay: $18.36 - $23.46 per hour. Part-time employees are eligible for a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program (EAP), free lunches when on duty, and Hershey area discounts.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Valid current certification from a state approved Nursing or Medical Assistant training program or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as certified nursing assistant or medical assistant, required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required. OSHA training for blood-borne pathogens preferred.
• Physically able to lift and assist injured students.
• Experience working with a diverse workplace, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and team environment in a busy and dynamic work setting.
• Candidates should be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
• Candidates should demonstrate a high level of integrity, as all MHS Staff are role models for MHS Students.

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