A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Medical Assistant•Long Term Substitute
Greater Lawrence Technical School (MA)
Greater Lawrence Technical School•Andover, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Greater Lawrence Technical School (MA)
Job Details
Job ID:
5883809
Application Deadline:
Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 25, 2026
Job Description
This position is from 8/25/2026•11/13/2026
Function as a member of the school nursing team by providing medical and clerical support; ensure smooth day-to-day operations by assisting with daily tasks.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Triage students entering the school nursing office; prioritize order of students being seen based on medical necessity
Manage check in/check out of students from nursing by utilizing pass system
Work with Medical Assistants from the school-based health clinic to coordinate immunizations, physicals, etc
Collaborate with nurses and athletic trainer to manage no gym list/elevator key list, etc. Answer and route telephone calls; take messages; follow through with each message (ensuring the appropriate staff member receives the message)
Assist with organization of School Nursing office, including maintaining inventory of medical supplies and requesting purchase orders
Update student health information in EMR system ("SNAP")
Provide translation services and facilitate parent communication with nurses
Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications
Maintain scoliosis screening certification
Maintain Medical Assisting certification
AED and eye wash station checks
Disinfecting of cots and nursing office space
Attend department activities and meetings
Enroll in professional development and additional courses/trainings to ensure health program remains current with best practices
Ensure completion of state-mandated surveys (ie., meningococcal, influenza, vision and hearing, etc)
Education and Experience:
Education from an approved medical assisting program or experience as a medical secretary preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience with electronic medical records, Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS), and Google Suites
Bilingual Preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
All educational and non-academic programs, activities, and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.
Position Type:
Long Term Substitute
Salary:
$228.69 to $228.69 Long Term Substitute
Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required