The job of Health Services Technician is done for the purpose/s of administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications; documenting activities in accordance with established guidelines and/or regulatory requirements; assisting in conducting health screenings and services; and the maintenance of health records while providing health information and serving as a resource to parents, students, and staff.

This job reports to administrator.

Essential Functions
Administers emergency first aid and scheduled medication to students under the direction of Health Services Specialist for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

Assists in verbal and written communication(s) for the purpose of conveying health information to students, teachers, and parents.

Assists the Health Services Specialist and/or hired screening providers in completing health screenings (e.g. lice, vision, hearing, dental, etc.) for the purpose of identifying health concerns and/or delivering school health services in compliance with established guidelines.

Attends meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned for the purpose of gathering information required to perform assigned job duties.

Communicates with parents, students’ administrators, parents, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment and/or complying with legal requirements.

Compile data and prepares a wide variety of written materials and reports (e.g. hearing report, annual immunization report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information for the state, LACOE, and the District.

Distributes information on a variety of health subjects (e.g. lice, drug prevention, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students, and/or parents.

Implements and monitors mandated immunizations and physical exam requirements for the purpose of ensuring compliance with District policies and procedures. State and Federal Laws, and promoting with needed treatment.

Maintains inventory of medications and office supplies for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed.

Maintains digital student health informational records (e.g. daily medical log, medical emergency cards, health and immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.

Monitors students referred to the health room for the purpose of ensuring their safety and/or referring to a medical professional for review and/or services.

Operates a variety of equipment and machines (e.g. copier, fax machine, computer, and assigned software, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring jobs are completed in a timely manner and meet establish guidelines.
 
Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. data entry of medical information, immunization records, answering calls, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services activities.

Prepares and distributes a variety of health-related reports, notices, and referrals (e.g. lists, forms, records, notices, and correspondences, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

Present pertinent health information to students, parents, and staff in Parent/Staff meetings (e.g. when to send your student to the health office, when to keep your child home, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, facilitating communication, and/or providing information or directions.

Reports suspected incidents (physical, sexual, and/or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) to appropriate authorities and District personnel for the purpose of maintaining student’s personal health and safety and adhering to Education Code, district, and/or school policies.

Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent. Course work in health, biology, physiology, or related field is desirable but not required.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a health care environment providing health care services to patients. Experience providing health care services in a public school district is desirable but not required.
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross.
• First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or any agency authorized by the American Red Cross.
•  Employees must maintain up-to-date certifications in CPR and First Aid during employment.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating a computer and related software; screening students for health and safety concerns; compiling and verifying data; preparing reports; working independently; and planning and organizing work.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic health office practices, health and safety regulations; basic first aid and CPR; data entry techniques; and record-keeping.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job­ related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicate with others regarding a variety of health related information or concerns; maintaining confidentiality; using tact, patience and courtesy; ability to stay on task despite frequent interruptions; and developing cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 30% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.