Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant

POSITION : Certified Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO : Director of Campus Operations

POSITION TYPE : 11-Month

START DATE : 24-25 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 an equity driven, team-oriented culture.

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us :

• 18,650 Students
• 2,100+ Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 9 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 diverse 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 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

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 diverse 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; 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 457 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 .

Please note, part-time hourly employees (working fewer than 40 hours / week) do not receive pay during system closures. Additionally, 10- and 11-month hourly employees do not receive pay during the months in which they are not working.

• 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 out 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.
• Award Winning Culture The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to work in 2018 and 2019.

We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds.

Ninety-five percent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.

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.