Medical Aide-SST Champions Elementary

Medical Aide-SST Champions Elementary

Full Time Support Staff Houston, TX, US 1 Attachments

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2863

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.