Health Center Assistant

Founded in 1961, Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed, academically-rigorous day school serving students from age three through 12th grade. The campus is located on 140 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

Our school’s culture, rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement, can be traced to our Quaker heritage and abiding belief in the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, integrity, stewardship of the environment, and peaceful resolution of conflict. 

Summary: As a part of the Health Care Team, the Health Care Assistant assists in the daily operations of the School’s Health Center, providing healthcare services to students during the school year as well as campers during the summer months. Working under the supervision of the Director of Health Center (RN), the Health Care Assistant delivers care, including first aid, medication administration, and management of routine and acute student health needs.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the supervising RN:

• Follow standards for school and camp health staff set forth by Sandy Spring Friends School, Montgomery County, Maryland State, and the American Camp Association

• Organize, maintain, and utilize Health Center resources appropriately

• Assist with ensuring student/camper health documentation is current and on file

• Assist with the intake, storage, and inventory of medications

• Administer medications under guidance of delegating nurse (with CMT certification)

• Provide basic nursing care in accordance with established protocols

• Utilize the electronic health record (EHR) to document each encounter

• Respond to, manage, and record emergency incidents on campus

• Manage notification of parents and relevant staff; follow-up as appropriate

• Support annual health-related events and staff trainings, including flu & covid clinics, blood drives, and CPR/First-Aid classes

• Check and maintain campus emergency supplies (AEDs, EpiPens, Naloxone)

• Assist with management  and maintenance of employee health forms

• Facilitate comprehensive care of health needs for homestay international students

• Ensure the confidentiality of protected health information under HIPAA and FERPA

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Medical Assistant (MA) with certification OR Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) preferred

• Current American Heart Association-approved CPR/First Aid (Adult and Child) or BLS certification

• Experience in first aid and emergency management

• Desire to work with children and young adults

• Knowledge of August Schools and Veracross platforms preferred

• Ability to obtain Maryland Certified Medication Technician (CMT) License within 90 days of hire (paid by employer)

Physical Requirements: Daily desk work includes significant amounts of telephone and computer time as well as mobility around the entire campus. This includes frequent walking inside and outside, maneuvering stairs as a part of daily routines. Bending and squatting as required to participate in activities; lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds; and the ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom and office setting. 

Salary: $42,000 - $52,000/yearly

Summary of Benefits:

At SSFS, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

• Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with life insurance for peace of mind at no cost to employees.

• Retirement Savings: 403(B) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.

• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.

• Employee Assistance: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

• Tuition: Financial aid available to children of SSFS employees.

• Childcare Discounts: Discounted After Care and Summer Camp programs for employees' children.

• Convenience Perks: Free parking, free lunch, and access to our library and gym facilities.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Campus Amenities: Work in a beautiful, historic campus with walking paths. We are a smoke-free, environmentally-conscious community.

Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School embraces the Quaker testimony of Equality and seeks applicants who represent all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We greatly value our diverse student population and we actively seek faculty representatives of our students’ diversity. Click to learn more about diversity at Sandy Spring Friends School. Special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends.

Please provide a cover letter, resume, completed application, and three professional references.