Job Description
POSITION:Certified Medical Assistant
REPORTS TO:Director of Campus Operations
POSITION TYPE: 11-month
START DATE: 26-27 School Year
COMPENSATION:$17.27-$23.24 per hour
At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.
Some quick stats about us:
- 21,650 Students
- 2,600 Team Members
- 16 Secondary Campuses
- 12 Elementary Campuses
- 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
- 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
- 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
- 85% First-Generation College Students
- Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report
We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.
THE ROLE
When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include
Maintain updated vaccine requirements and Ensure Timely Completion of All Medical Screenings
- Maintaining system-wide student medical and immunization records;
- Processing state required screenings including vision, hearing, scoliosis, and ANTES screenings;
- Ensuring compliance with HIPPA, FERPA, and other national standards to protect the privacy of student health information;
Accurate & Timely Clinic Documentation in Skyward
- Inputting student health data into the student information system within 48 hours;
- Maintaining sign-in sheets, incident reports, and medication logs for students;
- Processing and adhering to the students’ Individual Health Plans;
- Efficiently supporting students’ medical needs and ensuring they spend no more than 10 minutes in the clinic unless they are waiting to be picked up by a guardian;
- Assisting with inventory of medical supplies and proactively replenishing supplies;
Campus Operations Quality Support
- Implementing school health management protocols for students with chronic health issues, e.g., seizure, asthma, diabetes;
- Responding urgently to any campus medical emergencies;
- Promoting health and community services to students, staff, and families;
- Supporting campus attendance initiatives and ensuring accurate clinic data for attendance reconciliation;
- Providing operational support as a backup for partner campuses to ensure continuity of services and smooth campus operations.
- Additional duties as assigned.
THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:
MUST HAVES
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Medical Assistant Certification in the State of Texas
- Current on First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed and Diabetes certification with a commitment to keep all required trainings and certifications up to date
- Bilingual Required (Spanish)
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value for YES Prep Public Schools
- Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highlight collaborative environment
- A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
- Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
- Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
- Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
- Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth
EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES
Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!
THE PERKS
- Compensation – This position is an non-exempt, hourly position; salary offers commensurate with experience.
- Health and Supplemental Insurance– A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
- Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
- Paid Time Off– Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 12 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
- Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
- Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development
YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
