2026-27 Medical Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or higher degree


• Currently licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant in the state of Missouri.


• 1 year of experience in field is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the formulation of campus health program goals and objectives. 


• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid and care, and related health services according to Frontier Schools’ policies and procedures. 


• 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. 


• Provides families with information on health and medical resources and assists families to access medical care. 


• Conducts health counseling, makes home visits, and follows through on health problems as needed.


•  Conducts specific health instruction for students, parents, and staff and serves as a resource to staff regarding health instruction. 


• Maintains and submits Student Immunization Records to Department of State Health Services


• Contacts parents regarding Immunization requirements 


• Performs state mandated student screenings and submits results to Department of State Health Services


• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.


• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.


• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.


• Ability to analyze data.


• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.


• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.


• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.


• Moderate travel is required.