Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant - YES Prep Brays Oaks Secondary (Immediate Opening)

Job Description

POSITION:  Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO:  Director of Campus Operations

POSITION TYPE: 11-Month

START DATE: 25-26 School Year

COMPENSATION: $15.02-$18.68 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:

• 19,300+ Students
• 2,200+ Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% 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. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work will include:

• 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;
• Implementing school health management protocols for students with chronic health issues, e.g., seizure, asthma, diabetes;
• Inputting student health data into the student information system;
• Processing and adhering to the students’ Individual Health Plans;
• Assisting with inventory of medical supplies;
• Maintaining sign-in sheets, incident reports, and medication logs for students;
• Promoting health and community services to students, staff, and families;
• 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
• Medical Assistant Certification in the State of Texas
• First Aid/CPR Certification & AED Certification
• Bilingual Required (Spanish)
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value fo