SUBSTITUTE HEALTH OFFICE ASSISTANT

Health Office Assistant SUBSTITUTE

USD 497

Details

FTE : WORK AS NEEDED

HOURS / DAY : WORK AS NEEDED

DAYS PER YEAR : WORK AS NEEDED

Purpose Statement

The job of Health Office Assistant is done for the purpose / s of providing first aid and medications in addressing the health needs of students; clerical support and assisting the nurse in providing appropriate care and / or referral for ill, medically fragile and / or injured students.

Essential Functions

• Administers, under the direction of the school nurse, first aid and medication to students for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists school nurse, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and / or testing at school site.
• Cleans clinic areas (e.g. sinks, counters, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Maintains inventory of supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability as needed.
• Notifies nurse and / or principal of activities and / or incidents (e.g. suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining child's personal safety, a positive home environment and adhering to state, district and / or school policies.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and professional development for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information, developing knowledge required to perform job functions and meet district objectives.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services activities.
• Supervises students for the purpose of monitoring students referred for illness.

Other Functions

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : administering first aid; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; dispensing medication.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and / or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and / or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : office application software; 1st aid / CPR.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and / or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : maintaining confidentiality; establishing relationships with parents and school age children; working with frequent interruptions; adhere to district policies; regular attendance except when allowed leave.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and / or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and / or illness.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

Required Testing

Certificates

CPR / First Aid Certificate

Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Kansas Department of Children and Families

Physical Exam / TB Screening

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non Exempt 05