Medical Aide - SST Sonterra

School of Science and Technology; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Science and Technology SST Sonterra is seeking a Medical Aide (Medical Assistant) to join our San Antonio campus. The role supports health services during normal school hours and reports to the Dean of Students.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED; Texas CMA license is preferred and one year of experience is beneficial. Eligible applicants may be nonexempt with a standard work schedule and the pay scale reflects hourly compensation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in formulating campus health program goals and objectives.
• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid and related health services according to SST policies.
• Provides preventive health care: appraisals, screenings, referrals and follow-ups; monitors immunization needs.
• Informs families about health resources and assists them to access care.
• Conducts health counseling and home visits as needed.
• Performs health instruction for students, parents, and staff; serves as a health resource.
• Maintains and submits Student Immunization Records to state health services.
• Contacts parents regarding immunization requirements.
• Performs state-m mandated student screenings and submits results to the state health services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Program planning

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medical Assistant license (preferred)

Job description

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Medical Aide - SST Sonterra

TEACHERS/OTHERPROFESSIONALS Full Time Support Staff San Antonio, TX, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3059

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.