Certified Medication Aide, Hermiston School District (3 Positions Available)
Company: Hermiston School District 8
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Hermiston School District is seeking qualified applicants for a
Certified Medication Aide. Keeping within the law, board policies,
and administrative rules, the primary responsibility of the
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is delivering health services to
students. The CMA supports students and staff by implementing
health protocols, consultation for injuries/illness, implementing
health education programs, and delegation within the school setting
consistent with the needs of the schools. The position starts
immediately.
QUALIFICATIONS included but are not limited to:
The Hermiston School District is the largest district in eastern
Oregon, exceeding 5,300 students in grades kindergarten through 12,
with the mission of serving the needs of all students with rigorous
and engaging program choices, mutual, respect, and high
expectations. The school district includes a 9-12 senior high
school, two 6-8 middle schools, and six K-5 elementary schools for
students and families.
The school district receives strong support from the Hermiston
community. In 2019 voters approved an $82.7 million building
project, which included replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary
(opened fall 2022); construction of an additional elementary
school, Loma Vista (opened fall 2022), and a multi-classroom annex
of the high school (opened fall 2023); along with various
district-wide renovations. Voters also approved a $69.9 million
bond in 2008.
The district employs over 630 full time staff that includes
approximately 390 teachers and over 260 classified, support, and
supervisory personnel, making it one of the largest employers in
the city of Hermiston. A nationally recognized community that
embraces its diversity, the district serves some 28,000 residents,
where half of the population is Hispanic.
The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of
its students, successful athletic programs, nationally recognized
club and activity organizations, and its exhaustive list of
academic and elective opportunities available to students. The
district's partnership with community organizations is central to
its continued success, highlighted by support groups who have
provided nearly a half a million dollars to assist students and
programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club,
Hermiston Education Foundation, Band Boosters, FFA Alumni, and the
community sponsorship of the student homebuilding program, to name
a few.
About the Community:
The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of almost
20,000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific
Northwest, situated near the intersection of I-84 and I-82, just
minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the
Tri-Cities in Washington. Hermiston and the entire Umatilla County
area have excellent potential for growth in commercial, industrial,
agricultural, as well as residential development. Hermiston boasts
over 100 acres for community use, volleyball courts, soccer fields,
baseball diamonds, children's play areas, barbeque and picnic areas
and more. Located within 10 minutes of downtown Hermiston, both
Umatilla and Echo have challenging golf courses. The Columbia River
offers tournament level fishing, as well as many water sports
including swimming, wind surfing, and boating. Other fishing waters
include the Umatilla River, Cold Springs Reservoir and many ponds.
Hat Rock State Park is nearby, and the Blue Mountains are within an
hour drive, affording a wide variety of fishing, hunting, and
camping activities. In the winter, the mountains are home to
excellent snow skiing, tubing, snowmobiling, and sledding.
Salary & Benefits
The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive
salary and benefits package, which includes PERS retirement
employer-paid pick-up, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive
health and benefits package. The Certified Medical Assistant will
work 8.0 hours per day. The normal contract year for this position
is 192 days (August-June), including 5 paid holidays.
The starting Hourly Range is $19.84 - $27.92, based on relevant
previous work experience. The salary is based on the 2023-2024
school year.
Application Procedures:
The applicant must supply the following items online through
Applicant Tracking (formerly called Recruit & Hire)
https://hermiston.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx :
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her
application is complete. Only complete applications will be
considered.
The Hermiston School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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