TITLE: Health Services Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal/ Rotating School RN

FLSA: Non-exempt

GRADE: U

WORK CALENDAR: 195

FTE: 1.0

REVISED DATE: 2/14/2011

SUMMARY: To create and maintain a climate of health and well being at the school, by working with students, staff, parents and various health service organizations; to provide first aid to students and school staff; to make and maintain necessary documentation and reports; and to work with the rotating RN, administrators and teachers in implementing the District health program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides basic first aid to students and staff due to illness or accidents. Notification to parents, guardians and emergency medical service providers as needed.
• Maintains a daily log of students coming to the health office to be seen and documents all accidents and illnesses according to Dysart Unified School District policy and procedures.
• Maintains and update all health records and reports including immunization, treatment records, allergy information and vision/hearing records.
• Reviews all emergency care forms in assigned schools and attendance area in August and when students transfer in during the school year. Informs school administrator about students with special health needs.
• Dispenses medications (including over the counter medications) to students as directed by physician and according to laws, policies and procedures. Consult with parents/guardians regarding medication, and follow nurse care plans as directed and emergency action plans as directed. Confer immediately with the rotating RN when student condition necessitates.
• Ensures that all medications are secured in a locked storage area at all times, and that accurate records of medications given (including over the counter medications) and special medical procedures (i.e. blood sugar testing, catheterization, epi-pen, tube feedings, suctioning, diabetic treatments which include: carb counting, pump calculations, and insulin injections) are maintained.
• Maintains health care office by organizing and disinfecting periodically.
• Reports all matters of concern, such as suspected child abuse, contagious diseases, or other sensitive issues to the Principal and the rotating RN.
• Within a given budget, inventory and order all necessary supplies.
• Assists nurse with necessary vision, hearing, scoliosis pediculosis and blood pressure screening tests for students.
• Conduct and assist nurse with screenings for head lice, inform and educate parents of affected students regarding the appropriate treatments.
• Acts as a liaison between students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Distribute health related educational materials, including information regarding contagious diseases, to students, staff and parents as needed.
• Attend and successfully complete periodic in-service health related training as directed.
• Arrange meetings for the rotating RN with students, parents, administrators, teachers, personnel from various community agencies, and special services as directed by the rotating RN.
• In the absence of the RN, act as part of an evaluation team in the placement of students receiving medical attention.
• Under direction of the rotating RN, prepare, send and follow up on referrals as needed.
• Registers and provide billing information for Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) procedures.
• Utilize infection control principles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal or rotating RN.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum Certificate requirement: Holds a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license or out of state reciprocal equivalent.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)  

Experience:

• Previous experience in a health office or doctor's office is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in computer literacy, Word and Excel

Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with students and the ability to multi-task.
• Efficient use of computer and related software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.