Medical Aide-SST Champions Elementary

CL febc200c 5d16 4962 9dc8 be53e38b4634; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SST SCHOOLS is seeking a Medical Assistant to support campus health services. The role involves direct patient care, health screenings, immunization record management and counseling under the Dean of Students’ supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and Texas CMA certification is preferred; 1 year of experience is desirable. This is a full-time on-site position aligned with school hours.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Texas CMA license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulates campus health program goals and objectives.
• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid and related services.
• Offers preventive health care through appraisals, screenings, referrals and follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Program organization

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Interview & public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (Texas)

Job description

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.