| Location | Houston, TX |
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:
o High School Diploma or GED
o Currently licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant in the state of Texas preferred
o 1 year of experience in the field is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Participates in the formulation of campus health program goals and objectives.
o Provides direct health care, emergency first aid and care, and related health services according to SST SCHOOLS policies and procedures.
o 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.
o Provides families with information on health and medical resources and assists families to access medical care.
o Conducts health counseling, makes home visits, and follows through on health problems as needed.
o Conducts specific health instruction for students, parents, and staff and serves as a resource to staff regarding health instruction.
o Maintains and submits Student Immunization Records to Department of State Health Services
o Contacts parents regarding Immunization requirements
o Performs state mandated student screenings and submits results to Department of State Health Services
o Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data
o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.