Health Assistant- Part-time .50 Fte - Maricopa, United States - Maricopa Unified School District #20
Description
Maricopa Unified School District #20Human Resources
44150 W. Maricopa Casa Grande Hwy
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
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Position Description:
Health Assistant
Classification:
Non
- Exempt; Classified Level 7; 9Month Position,
General Statement of Responsibilities:
To assist in providing health care services to students and staff.
Principal Duties:
(essential functions)
- Attends to the needs of students and staff that become ill or have accidents requiring medical attention. Makes necessary referrals to healthcare resources in the community after consulting with the nurse.
- Assists in maintaining the school health office and health records.
- Assists with vision and hearing screening.
- Assists nurses with the administration of medications in accordance with district policy and the Nurse Practice Act.
- Monitors supplies and equipment.
- Completes and maintains paperwork, reports, and files.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal and the Lead District Nurse.
- Maintains daily log of all students seen in the health office.
- Completes accident reports clearly and concisely. Leaves them for the school nurse to follow up before completing the form.
- Assists with the enrollment of students, reviews all immunizations prior to the student attending school, and consults nurse as needed.
- Notifies the building Principal and the Lead District Nurse of all emergencies and out breaks of infectious diseases.
- Reports suspected child neglect/abuse.
- Attends staff meetings and professional development.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA guidelines, rules and regulations.
- Skill in performing basic medical procedures.
- Skill in maintaining files, reports and other medical documentation.
- Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with both adults and children.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 year of health experience is recommended but not required.
Required License/Certification:
- Preferred: Medical Assistant Certification.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and AED Certification
- American Heart First Aid Course completed within 3 months of hire
- Hearing and Vision Screening Certification as class space is available.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number:
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