HEALTH CLERK

Primary Function

Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal, the Health Clerk provides care for the health and welfare of students and staff. The employee must embody the unique Catholic Mission of the School and live in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistently with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Consult on a regular basis with the Principal or Assistant Principal on all matters pertaining to health needs both of students and staff.
• Maintain and update emergency contact information for students and staff.
• Evaluate illness and injuries; provide emergency first aid for illness and injury; call for emergency services and notify parents as necessary.
• Review and maintain all health records including immunization forms, physicals, maintain manual/computer documentation of health and other history of students as required.
• Avoid any actions that contradict the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Assist in the preparation of state required reports; Immunization Data Report (IDR) and other reports as requested.
• Assist the Admissions Office with processing paperwork.
• Document accidents occurring on school property; participate as part of the school crisis response team.
• Perform and document sensory screening of students in accord with State of Arizona requirements; submit annual mandated report.
• Support the health of students with chronic conditions; oversee medication administration following diocesan medication policy; properly document parent approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal medical office environment.
• Requires walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
• If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parents, parishioners, and the general public.
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required.
• Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing, and internet research.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Education and Experience

• College Graduate from an accredited institution or equivalent education.
• Prior experience in the medical field.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Other/Preferred Skills

• Licensed Practical Nurse: Registered Nurse preferred.
• Prior work experience in a school health office preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.