24 / 25 Medicine Clerk / 7100D 459127

TITLE : Medicine Clerk

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS :

High school graduate. Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database). Must be able to communicate effectively.

REPORTS TO : Principal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Possesses responsibility for providing student care, administering ordered medications to the students, assisting, monitoring, administering treatments, responding to emergencies, maintaining student medical documents, and maintaining certifications.
• Establishes and maintains a variety of files and records.
• Inputs student health data in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Trains under the CCS Health Services department and school nurses to organize and administer prescribed medications according to physician's instructions and established district procedures as directed.
• Monitors student side effects and notifies parents, appropriate personnel, and emergency services as warranted.
• Performs routine first aid and emergency treatment for ill and injured students consistent with district processes and procedures.
• Evaluates student illness or emergencies and follows the course of action determined by the physician and or care plan.
• Contacts parents or other responsible persons regarding ill or injured students and provides notifications to parent / guardian when medication needs and supplies are low or expended.
• May assist in cleaning and disinfecting the student health room.
• Monitors blood sugar and any other procedures necessary for individual student needs.
• Organizes student medications and first aid kits for field trips under the supervision of the school nurse.
• Communicates with school and district personnel, faculty, parents, students, and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Provides kind and caring service.
• Collaborates with the school nurse on behalf of students.
• Understands medical requirements for the administration of emergency medications.
• Shifts focus quickly from one task to another.
• Orders health supplies from health services and maintains stock.
• Attends training and professional development meetings as required to develop and maintain skills.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT :

Upload copy of HS Diploma or GED Equivalent, or HS or college transcript into applicaiton. Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Applicant must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus. Learn More