Medical Aide - SST Sonterra

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.