Health Assistant

General Statement of Responsibilities

To assist in providing health care services to students and staff.

Principal Duties

• Attends to the needs of students and staff that become ill or have accidents requiring medical attention.
• Makes necessary referrals to healthcare resources in the community after consulting with the nurse.
• Assists in maintaining the school health office and health records.
• Assists the nurse in ensuring all students have required immunizations. Prepares list of students not current for the nurse to consult with the building Principal.
• Assists with vision and hearing screening.
• Assists nurses with the administration of medications in accordance with district policy and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Monitors supplies and equipment.
• Completes and maintains paperwork, reports, and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal and the Lead District Nurse.
• Maintains daily log of all students seen in the health office.
• Completes accident reports clearly and concisely. Leaves them for the school nurse to follow up before completing the form.
• Assists with the enrollment of students, reviews all immunizations prior to the student attending school, and consults nurse as needed.
• Notifies the building Principal and the Lead District Nurse of all emergencies and outbreaks of infectious diseases.
• Reports suspected child neglect/abuse.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Skill in performing basic medical procedures.
• Skill in maintaining files, reports and other medical documentation.
• Skill in operating office equipment, and computer applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with both adults and children.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of health experience is recommended but not required.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.

Required License/Certification

• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Nursing Assistant Certification, Emergency Technician Certification, or Medication Aide Certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and AED Certification
• American Heart First Aid Course completed within 3 months of hire
• Hearing and Vision Screening Certification as class space is available.