Medical Aide - SST Sonterra
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works in the campus health program and provides student health services in accordance with SST SCHOOLS policies and procedures. The position provides direct health care and emergency first aid, preventive health services, health counseling, and health instruction for students, parents, and staff. The Medical Assistant also supports families in accessing medical resources and maintains and submits student immunization records and mandated screening results to the Department of State Health Services. This is a full-time, nonexempt position with normal school-hour work hours. The role is based in an office setting and may involve prolonged desk work in one location and occasional light lifting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms with all levels of management, both inside and outside the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships inside and outside the district.
- Ability to organize special programs for the assigned campus.
- Ability to use a computer and district software, databases, spreadsheets, word-processing software, a calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
- Ability to analyze data.
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, public-speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Currently licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant in Texas.
- One year of experience in the field.
Responsibilities
- Participate in formulating campus health program goals and objectives.
- Provide direct health care, emergency first aid and care, and related health services according to SST SCHOOLS policies and procedures.
- Provide preventive health care through appraisals, screening programs, referrals and follow-up; recognize and report communicable diseases and use control measures; and monitor and follow up on immunization needs.
- Provide families with information about health and medical resources and assist them in accessing medical care.
- Conduct health counseling and home visits, and follow through on health problems as needed.
- Provide specific health instruction to students, parents, and staff, and serve as a health-instruction resource to staff.
- Maintain and submit Student Immunization Records to the Department of State Health Services.
- Contact parents regarding immunization requirements.
- Perform state-mandated student screenings and submit results to the Department of State Health Services.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
