Medication Administration Assistant (8701)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The medication administration staff assistant is responsible for the administration of oral medications to students, under the training, direction, and supervision of the school nurse, and in accordance with District policy and State law. The medication administration staff assistant reports to the building principal for day-to-day supervision.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of office experience, or equivalent training.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions as delegated by the school nurse and/or principal.
• Demonstrated ability to gain the cooperation of students.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must possess organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a First Aid/CPR card within 45 days of employment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
• Administer oral medications to individual students as directed by the school nurse.
• Ensure that students take medication(s) as directed, including calling them to the office if necessary.
• Maintain accurate, legible, log of medications administered, and health related activities and communication.
• Maintain medications in a clean, locked cupboard to ensure safety.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of health room and other work areas.
• Work with the building school nurse to report any side effects, reactions, or unusual behaviors.
• Work with students and parents to ensure there is enough medication(s) on hand.
• Perform First Aid/CPR as necessary.
• Assist office staff as time permits by answering the telephone and/or performing light clerical duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year: Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed