Position Summary :
Under supervision of a licensed School Nurse, the health assistant with facilitate timely access to school-based healthcare, assist with basic first-aid needs, and perform accurate record keeping and reporting. Essential Duties :
- Effectively manages flow of clinic / office by receiving students and determining reason for visit and assistance needed.
- Assists nurse in the provision of basic care
- Administers medications and treatments as directed by a licensed physician and district policies and procedures.
- Performs basic first aid procedures
- Maintains accurate medical records, logs and reports
- Orders supplies and maintains clinic stock
- Sanitizes and maintains equipment
- Contacts parents to disseminate student medical information
- Stays abreast of and adheres to all federal, state and district regulations
- May perform additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities) :
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 -2 years of healthcare and / or clerical experience
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities) : · Current CMA or CNA license preferred · Effective written and verbal communications skills · Excellent customer service skills · Ability to remain calm and assist during moderately stressful situations Physical / Mental Requirements :
- Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
- Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
- Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
- Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
Work Environment :
Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.
Reports To : Director of Health Services FSLA Status : Non Exempt Compensation : Schedule 153 Work Days : 181 FTE : 100