Health Office Clerk 2024-25 - Hollister, United States - California Department of Education

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Principal, Lead School Nurse and/or the School Nurse, is responsible for implementing a variety of health related tasks at assigned schools.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Reviews emergency cards for health problems and notifies school nurse assigned to site.

Makes telephone contacts with parents regarding suspected or known health problems.

Enters routine information into the health insert of the cumulative file (i.e., passed health screening, general health information, CHDP exam dates, immunization dates).

Assists during health screenings.

Performs medical procedures and assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with toileting needs.

Dispenses medication to students with authorized medication orders.

Performs first aide at assigned school(s).

Performs preliminary data collection for nurse referrals, health problems, medical releases, etc.

Compiles listing of student health problems and screening/rescreening dates.

Assists with conducting first aide/disaster pack inventory, distribution, and restocking.

Conducts classroom lice checks.

Conducts health supply inventory, ordering, and stocking at assigned school.

Conducts home visit with nurse

Performs computer data input

Assists in performing duties of office manager and secretarial staff at assigned site when time allows.

Assists with a wide range of activities including, catheterization, feeding and suctioning, bracing and unbracing.

Attends to the personal care needs of some students with physical limitations.

Performs other related duties as required.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would indicate possession the knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein. Completion of the 12th grade or the equivalent and one year of health related field preferred.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of proper office methods and practices including filing systems, business correspondence, receptionist and telephone techniques, report writing; proper English usage and vocabulary including grammar, spelling and punctuation and computer usage.

Spanish speaking skills recommended.

Abilities:

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; apply good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority as delegated; maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information; communicate tactfully and effectively in both oral and written form in English; type accurately at 30-40 words per minute; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Physical Effort/Work Environment:

Light to moderate physical effort; frequent standing or walking; periodic handling of light to medium weight parcels or supplies.

Indoor work environment. A pre-placement physical examination may be required.

Licenses and Certificates:

A valid Class 3 California Driver's License and evidence of appropriate automobile insurance, based upon DMV regulations, may be required, in addition to a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.

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