Health Aide -

School-of-Science-and-Technology,-Singapore-; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SST SCHOOLS in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Health Aide / Medical Assistant to join our full-time support staff. The hourly rate ranges from $17.50 to $26.00, with normal school hours and duties including direct care, immunization management, and family health guidance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Texas CMA licensure preferred, and about 1 year of related experience. The candidate will work under the Dean of Students to support campus health services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Texas CMA license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in formulating campus health program goals and objectives.
• Provides direct health care and first aid per SST policies.
• Conducts immunization screenings and follow-up as needed.
• Provides families with information on health resources and assists access to care.
• Conducts health counseling and home visits as needed.
• Maintains student immunization records and reports to the state.
• Performs mandated student screenings and submits results to the relevant state department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Program organization

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Interview and public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas CMA license preferred

Job description

Health Aide -

Full Time Support Staff San Antonio, TX, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $17.50 To $26.00 Hourly

Position: Medical Assistant

Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Dean of Students

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Pay Grade: PG_1040

Job Type Full Time Work Hours Normal School hours

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant in the state of Texas preferred
• 1 year of experience in the field is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the formulation of campus health program goals and objectives.
• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid and care, and related health services according to SST SCHOOLS policies and procedures.
• Provides preventive health care by: providing appraisals, screening programs, referral and follow-up; recognizing, reporting, and using control measures on communicable diseases; and monitoring and providing follow-up on immunization needs.
• Provides families with information on health and medical resources and assists families to access medical care.
• Conducts health counseling, makes home visits, and follows through on health problems as needed.
• Conducts specific health instruction for students, parents, and staff and serves as a resource to staff regarding health instruction.
• Maintains and submits Student Immunization Records to Department of State Health Services
• Contacts parents regarding Immunization requirements
• Performs state mandated student screenings and submits results to Department of State Health Services
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.