Medical Assistant/Operations Support
About The Position
The Medical Aide/School Operations Support serves in a dual role: providing direct nursing care at a designated district K–8 school and supporting the Operations Team by helping run the main office. In the school health role, the position cares for students who are ill or injured, manages chronic health conditions, administers medications, conducts mandated screenings, and responds to emergencies. The role also communicates with families and collaborates with school staff, district health services, and external health agencies to support student well-being. In the operations role, the position answers calls from current and prospective families, responds to questions, helps guide families or schedule meetings with leadership, supports the registrar with outreach to families of absent students, and assists with campus operations needs such as supplies and facilities issues. The job description also includes professional development and mentoring support for school-based nurses. Étoile Academy seeks team members who demonstrate its REACH values: Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work. The position should align with the school's mission to provide K–8 students with the academic and character foundation to succeed in high school, graduate from college, and pursue ambitious life goals.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff.
- Alignment with the school's mission to support K–8 students' academic and character development.
- Demonstrated application of Étoile Academy’s core values: Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work.
- Maintain licensure through required continuing education.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to students who are ill, injured, or experiencing health concerns; perform first aid and health assessments as needed.
- Manage care for students with chronic conditions, including creating individualized health care plans in collaboration with families and ensuring appropriate support is in place.
- Conduct mandated health screenings, including vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings; document results according to Texas state regulations and follow up with families about treatments or referrals.
- Respond to health emergencies and coordinate swift action and follow-up care with the school team.
- Administer prescription medications in compliance with district policies and state laws; maintain accurate administration records and secure medication storage.
- Communicate with parents about student health issues, treatment plans, illness outbreaks, and health concerns; serve as a liaison between families and health professionals.
- Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to support student well-being and a safe, health-conscious school environment.
- Partner with district health services and external health agencies to coordinate student care and stay informed about health issues affecting the district.
- Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences and maintain licensure through required continuing education.
- Mentor, guide, and support school-based nurses in their professional development and handling complex health-related issues.
- Answer calls from families and prospective families, respond to questions, guide families, and help schedule meetings with leadership.
- Support the registrar by contacting families of absent students.
- Assist with campus operations needs, including supplies and facilities issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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