Internal Only - Health Assistant - 26-27

Tempe School District No.3•Tempe, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist school nurse in day-to-day activities of health office. Provide assistance with health screening, health records, filing and checking student emergency cards, entering student information into data base and other related duties. Answer phone and greet visitors.

Requirements

Education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED
State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
Completion of District administered skills tests
Valid Arizona Driver’s license (required) with reliable transportation (screening team)
Current AZ DHS certification as a hearing screener, or must attend class to obtain certification upon hire
Knowledge of district policies and procedures affecting assigned work
Knowledge of standard office practices and principles
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Skill utilizing a personal computer and related software
Skill administering hearing and vision screenings for students of varying ages and ability levels
Skill using a variety of office equipment
Skill communicating verbally and in writing
Skill maintaining accurate records for compliance with district, federal, and state guidelines
Ability to obtain and maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), CPR and First Aid certification
Ability to obtain and/or maintain AZ DHS hearing screener certification

Responsibilities

Assist school nurse in administering first aid.
Assess injuries and illnesses according to district guidelines and school nurse consultation.
In the absence of the school nurse or an R.N. substitute, administer medications.
As principal’s designee, assess illness and injury determining when emergency medical services need to be called.
Follow appropriate universal precautions to prevent the spread of diseases.
Maintain health records for all students.
Review student health records for proper immunization documentation and emergency information.
Contact parents to update immunization and emergency information.
Assist with scheduling and conducting health, vision and hearing screenings; record screening results.
Monitor students in health office; communicate appropriately with students, parent and teachers.
Handle daily correspondence as directed.
Answer phone, take messages and greet students, staff and parents at the health office.
Maintain health office supplies and equipment, database, and Medicaid records.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
May assist with hearing and vision screenings at different schools within the District.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.