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. The school health responsibilities include caring for students who are ill or injured, managing chronic health conditions, administering medications, conducting health screenings, and responding 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. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and supporting school-based nurses and assisting with front-office and campus operations.
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 help K–8 students build the academic and character foundation to succeed in high school, graduate from college, and pursue ambitious life goals.
- Demonstrated application of Étoile Academy’s core values: Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work.
- Belief in education as a profession and commitment to a high level of conduct and professionalism.
- Openness to sharing and implementing feedback with reverence and professionalism.
- Authentic care for student results and effective teaching.
- Commitment to setting a higher bar for oneself and others, contributing honestly and collaboratively to the community, and doing what is needed to achieve results.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to students who are ill, injured, or experiencing health concerns; provide first aid, administer medications, and perform health assessments as needed.
- Manage care for students with chronic conditions, including developing individualized health care plans in collaboration with families and ensuring appropriate support is in place.
- Conduct mandated vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other health screenings; document results in accordance with Texas regulations and follow up with families about treatments or referrals.
- Respond to health emergencies, coordinate swift action with the school team, and support follow-up care.
- Administer prescription medications in compliance with district policies and state laws, maintain accurate administration records, and store medications securely.
- Communicate with parents and families 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; maintain licensure through required continuing education.
- Mentor, guide, and support school-based nurses in developing professional skills 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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