Summer School Health Clerk- In District Only - UAP Preferred - Rnd 2

Ceres Unified School District•Ceres, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Under the supervision of the school nurse the health clerk caries out a diversity of duties of a non-professional and clerical nature in the school setting. These functions relate only to school health services. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Maintain the student health database and files, write queries and generate a variety of periodic and special reports, lists, labels, and other data as requested by the school nurse. 2. Check records for mandated requirements; i.e. immunizations and first grade physicals. Notify the nurse and parents of students out of compliance and refer parents to appropriate resources to obtain needed service. Maintain waiver list. 3. Assist with the preparation, arrangements, and implementation of health screenings; vision, dental, hearing and scoliosis. Record results in CUM record. 4. Prepare, update and maintain files and records; e.g. daily log, medication records, confidential health lists, student health referrals and reports, immunization compliance, accident/injury reports, etc. 5. Assist the school nurse with exclusion of students with communicable diseases according to established guidelines and procedures. 6. Inspect students for head lice and take appropriate action such as removing nits, informing parents of lice, and distributing written materials for treatment. 7. Administer medications according to District procedures. Care for students who check into nurse's office as time permits. Refer emergencies, serious illnesses or injuries to the school nurse or administrator. Refer suspected child abuse to the administrator, school nurse or school counselor. Notify CPS and complete required paperwork. Prepare and replenish First Aid kits for distribution to staff. Maintain health office in sanitary and orderly condition. Assist with bulletin boards and display as directed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Communication skills; general office procedures and correct English, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Ability to: Perform adequate office management skills, including computer and filing skills.
Ability to be discreet and respect confidentiality of information.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing as well as verbally.
Ability to analyze health situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to perform duties requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative.
Have a genuine liking for children and the ability to work with both children and adults.
Experience: Some successful work experience.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
First aid and CPR certificate.

Nice To Haves

UAP Preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain the student health database and files, write queries and generate a variety of periodic and special reports, lists, labels, and other data as requested by the school nurse.
Check records for mandated requirements; i.e. immunizations and first grade physicals.
Notify the nurse and parents of students out of compliance and refer parents to appropriate resources to obtain needed service.
Maintain waiver list.
Assist with the preparation, arrangements, and implementation of health screenings; vision, dental, hearing and scoliosis.
Record results in CUM record.
Prepare, update and maintain files and records; e.g. daily log, medication records, confidential health lists, student health referrals and reports, immunization compliance, accident/injury reports, etc.
Assist the school nurse with exclusion of students with communicable diseases according to established guidelines and procedures.
Inspect students for head lice and take appropriate action such as removing nits, informing parents of lice, and distributing written materials for treatment.
Administer medications according to District procedures.
Care for students who check into nurse's office as time permits.
Refer emergencies, serious illnesses or injuries to the school nurse or administrator.
Refer suspected child abuse to the administrator, school nurse or school counselor.
Notify CPS and complete required paperwork.
Prepare and replenish First Aid kits for distribution to staff.
Maintain health office in sanitary and orderly condition.
Assist with bulletin boards and display as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.