Medical Aide-SST Champions Elementary

School of Science and Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Science and Technology is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our campus health team. The role involves direct patient care, health counseling, immunization tracking, and coordinating with families to access medical services.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and Texas CMA licensure preferred, with at least one year of related experience desired. This is a full-time, on-site position aligned with normal school hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Formulates campus health program goals and objectives.
• Provides direct health care, first aid and related health services per SST policies.
• Conducts health screening, immunization tracking and follow-up needs.
• Guides families to access medical care and resources.
• Provides health counseling and follows through on health issues.
• Maintains immunization records and reports to state health services.
• Performs additional health duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Organizing programs

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Database

Calculator

Copy machine

Telephone

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.