About the job
Job Title
Health Office Assistant
Job Goal
To assist the school nurse; to administer health services to students and staff according to District policies.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 course with a passing grade; or Medical Assistant course with a passing grade; or three-credit-hour college course in First Aide with a passing grade.
- Applicants who have not worked in a health-related job within the last three years will be required to complete the 3 credit hour college course on First Aid.
- Current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules.
- Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents; good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality of records and communications.
- Ability to accept the limitation of responsibility; ability to follow protocol when administering care.
- Knowledge of immunization requirements according to Arizona State Law.
- Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Pass a background check
- Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Prioritize and deliver first aid and emergency care to students and staff according to District policies.
- Administer medications per parent consent and District guidelines with an understanding of possible side effects.
- Perform special medical procedures (i.e. asthma treatments, diabetes monitoring, injection of epinephrine for severe allergic reactions).
- Perform special health care treatments as delegated and demonstrated by parents.
- Perform and assist nurse with student health screenings of vision, height/weight, dental, pediculosis and scoliosis.
- Document student and staff treatments and parent interactions.
- Prepare and maintain health records; maintain confidentially.
- Evaluate immunization records; advised parents of additional doses needed; track suspension dates.
- Understand CPS reporting protocol and communicate with nurse in appropriate situations.
- Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the school nurse.
- Maintain and order office supplies and equipment.
- Organize and maintain health office.
- Prepare re-screen list for R.N.
- Prepare and send referrals and follow-up at R.N. direction.
- Complete accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents.
- Participate in in-service training programs and faculty meetings.
- Report any unsafe environmental conditions in the building or grounds to the principal.
- Follow universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Compiles periodic and year-end reports for school and district.
- Arrange parent conferences for special health problems or needs with R.N.
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