Clinic Assistant
Culpeper County School District•Culpeper, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The School Clinic Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the School Nurse and Principal, with oversight by the School Division Nurse Coordinator. The School Clinic Assistant provides supportive health services to students, performs clerical tasks, and serves as a communicator between the school nurse and parents.
Requirements
- Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED is required
- At least one year experience working in a medical or emergency services setting required
- An applicant with prior experience with Culpeper County Public Schools must have had a performance evaluation rating acceptable to CCPS
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience
- Ability to work cooperatively with the school nurse, and merit confidence and respect of staff, students, and parents
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality in accordance with federal and state laws, and School Board policies
- Knowledge of communicable disease prevention hygiene and sanitation protocols
- Knowledge of blood-borne pathogen infection prevention protocols
- Demonstrate appropriate use of written and verbal communication in English
- Demonstrate effective time management and organization
- Competent in dispensing correct dosages of medications, taking temperature readings, performing allergy, asthma, and diabetes treatment under the direction of the School Nurse
Nice To Haves
- Preference for a person with a certification as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Medical Assistant
- Ongoing evidence of mental and physical competence to perform assigned responsibilities may be required from a qualified healthcare provider
- Understanding of Spanish is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining a school health record for each student to include vision and hearing screening, new enrollee screening and follow through with referrals of such
- Triage and treat ill students including first aid
- Receive forms and input data into student records a timely manner as directed by the school nurse for clinic visits, medicine usage, student physicals, immunizations, and information from health care providers
- Assist with maintaining up to date clinic supplies
- Keep student medications safe and in a locked cabinet
- Maintain emergency stock of epi-pens and asthma inhalers
- Follow policies and procedures in regard to the Coronavirus mitigation plan
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and staff in stressful circumstances
- Learn and use student database software and input data as required
- Conduct phone calls to and from teachers, guidance, admin, and parents
- Comply with all general School Board policies and regulations, and administrative directives
- Performs other assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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