What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Assistant (Anticipated Vacancy) position at Paulding County School District?
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Job Description
Position Title: Clinic Assistant
Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified/CLSS
Department: School Support
Job Code
Reports To: Nurse Supervisor
Work Schedule: 181 days per year/8 hours per day
Grade/Level: CLSS/
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Compensable Time Eligible
Primary Function: Assist school nurses in providing basic health services to students at school-based clinics. Knowledge of basic health office practices, terminology, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to operate a computer and assigned software. Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
Office Environment/School Clinic
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Constant Interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materials
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids
Sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Lifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Ability to assist students in emergency situations requiring a quick pace traversing stairs or hills.
Qualifications
Minimum of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate required
Must possess First Aid and CPR Certificate
Health/first aid field experience, including some training and experience in pediatrics and emergency medical care
Training in blood-borne pathogen procedures is desirable
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions
Performs routine clinical services as required, including basic health assessment and first aid, and follows up in a user-friendly clinic environment
Monitors and maintains clinic records.
Assist with any student emergency and notify appropriate personnel in an effective and timely manner.
Assist school nurse with student screenings.
Encourages and promotes health education and wellness through best-practice clinic interventions in accordance with health policies, goals, and objectives of the nursing program
Assist with communicable disease prevention and control by good recordkeeping and reporting cases to Lead Nurse.
Assists in monitoring immunization records and acts as a resource regarding current immunization practices
Manages and supports students with chronic diseases and disabilities, communicating effectively with parents/guardians and related staff
Notifies parents, guardians, and appropriate school personnel in a timely manner using effective communication skills regarding illness, accidents, etc.
Communicates with nursing supervisor, lead nurse, principal, and other staff members regarding school health issues
Demonstrates good organizational and time management skills
Completes assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Lifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
All other users, please click on the Apply For This Position link on the right side of this webpage to complete an employment application.
Job Description
Position Title: Clinic Assistant
Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified/CLSS
Department: School Support
Job Code
Reports To: Nurse Supervisor
Work Schedule: 181 days per year/8 hours per day
Grade/Level: CLSS/
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Compensable Time Eligible
Primary Function: Assist school nurses in providing basic health services to students at school-based clinics. Knowledge of basic health office practices, terminology, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to operate a computer and assigned software. Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
Office Environment/School Clinic
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Constant Interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materials
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids
Sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Lifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Ability to assist students in emergency situations requiring a quick pace traversing stairs or hills.
Qualifications
Minimum of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate required
Must possess First Aid and CPR Certificate
Health/first aid field experience, including some training and experience in pediatrics and emergency medical care
Training in blood-borne pathogen procedures is desirable
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions
Performs routine clinical services as required, including basic health assessment and first aid, and follows up in a user-friendly clinic environment
Monitors and maintains clinic records.
Assist with any student emergency and notify appropriate personnel in an effective and timely manner.
Assist school nurse with student screenings.
Encourages and promotes health education and wellness through best-practice clinic interventions in accordance with health policies, goals, and objectives of the nursing program
Assist with communicable disease prevention and control by good recordkeeping and reporting cases to Lead Nurse.
Assists in monitoring immunization records and acts as a resource regarding current immunization practices
Manages and supports students with chronic diseases and disabilities, communicating effectively with parents/guardians and related staff
Notifies parents, guardians, and appropriate school personnel in a timely manner using effective communication skills regarding illness, accidents, etc.
Communicates with nursing supervisor, lead nurse, principal, and other staff members regarding school health issues
Demonstrates good organizational and time management skills
Completes assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Lifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies are posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies are posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
