Health Clerk, Substitute DEADLINE : Open Until Filled

HEALTH CLERK

Pay Level 6 on Classified Salary Schedule

Job Description Update approved : August 2003

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the school nurse and / or the site administrator, to perform clerical and other support activities related to the health and first aid programs of the district; and do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Personnel in this job classification may perform any combination of the essential duties shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.

• Records information in pupil records related to immunizations and physical examinations.
• Prepares health records for interdistrict transfer.
• Reviews and updates information in pupil records related to pupil health.
• Assists with first aid and pupil health concerns.
• Assists the school nurse in conducting screening programs (scoliosis, vision, hearing, dental, etc.).
• Assists the school nurse with kindergarten registration.
• Provides other clerical and health-related services as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior.

Ability to :

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be :

Experience :

One year experience performing a variety of general office and clerical work, preferably in a health facility.

Education :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by coursework in typing, record management, and general office practices.

Certificate Requirement

Current first aid and CPR certificate.

Conditions of Employment

Insurability by District's liability insurance carrier. Employment is contingent upon fingerprint and background clearance, and proof of a recent negative tuberculosis test result.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be :

Experience :

One year experience performing a variety of general office and clerical work, preferably in a health facility.

Education :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by coursework in typing, record management, and general office practices.

Certificate Requirement

Current first aid and CPR certificate.