PROGRAM: Birth-to-Five Head Start

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT: Health

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-time

REPORTS TO: Birth-to-Five Health Coordinator

WORKING HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SUPERVISES: None

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for implementing all medical activities associated with the health component. This person must work well with children, staff, and personnel of other agencies. Responsible for all health related tasks as assigned by the Birth-to-Five Head Start Health Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assists with the implementation and monitoring, on an ongoing basis, of the goals and activities of the health component's performance standards.

Provides support and technical assistance to the center managers and staff in the design and implementation of the health services components.

Ensures that all pertinent information required and parental consent forms are signed and on file prior to providing any child with health or dental services.

Collects available materials and resources for use in the health component.

Follows doctors' orders in administering health services to children as specified in the Head Start Performance Standards.

Assists with completing vision/hearing screenings.

Responsible for maintaining current health records for all Head Start children as mandated by the Head Start Performance Standards.

Monitors the classroom health supply levels and submits purchase requests as needed; informs the Health Coordinator as requests submitted.

Assists in identifying children with special health needs.

Maintains stock of supplies.

Records vital signs and assesses condition of children in case of emergencies.

Prepares equipment.

Answers parent's phone calls.

Complies with all policies and procedures as established by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Responsible for contacting parents about health screenings and examinations.

Responsible for all record keeping tasks required by the health component on a monthly basis in preparation for the Program Information Report (PIR)

Assists in conducting parent meetings associated with health related topics.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Health Coordinator and the Birth-to-Five Head Start Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Normal physical activity includes occasional sitting, frequent standing and walking in a usual workday.

Requires occasional pulling out & pushing in of drawers and other objects with occasional bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, twisting of the body, and reaching above shoulder level.

Requires occasional lifting and carrying of heavy objects such as boxes of supplies, equipment and children.

Requires use of the five senses (hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting) to perform various job duties and in dealing with staff, clients, and outside.

Requires employee to use hands, arms, feet, legs, neck and head while performing Agency tasks.

Requires frequent data entry into computer terminal.

Requires frequent speaking and listening abilities with staff, co-workers, parents, supervisor and parents/volunteers--must be able to hear a child cry out when in pain, injured, or ill.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrates ability to read and write, follow written and oral instructions, and file alphabetically and numerically.

Proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Agency's Database System.

Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of assigned activities.

Uses creativity, self-expression, or imagination with the children.

Makes judgments or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria--relies on one or more of the five physical senses.

Capable of making evaluations based on measurable or verifiable data.

Deals with people beyond giving/receiving instructions--is courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful to fellow employees, parents, and children.

Performs repetitive tasks according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness.

Performs under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations.

Performs variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires High School or GED and 3 months experience in providing medical related services or in a medical office setting.

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, and must be willing to obtain Certification by an approved testing agency within 90 days of hire.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Must, at hire, obtain and pass an initial employment Tuberculosis (TB) test or x-ray, if applicable, with a licensed medical provider of his/her choice and periodically as indicated by the regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority.

Possesses a valid Texas Driver's license (Operators-Class C) and proof of vehicle insurance, and is subject to review/approval by insurance company on driving record.

Must successfully complete and maintain the following examinations, permits, and certifications:

Within two (2) weeks of employment

Physical - Reexamined per Agency's protocol

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - Renewed every two years by expiration date

Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to attend or conduct parent meetings.

Must be able to attend out of town training conferences.

Requires a Hearing and Vision Screening Certification by the Texas Dept. of Health.

Dresses in appropriate attire with a neat personal appearance.

Proof of work eligibility must be provided.

May be required to obtain the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.