Health Clerk I 25-26

Fowler Elementary School District

Job Title:              HEALTH CLERK I

Classification:      Support Personnel Pay Scale

Range:                  II

Description:           The Health Clerk I performs basic health services under the direct or indirect supervision of the school nurse. He/she assists the nurse, the administration and the staff with creating a climate of health and well-being among students to increase the educational opportunities for students by minimizing school absences due to _illness and family issue(s).

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate Arts Degree is preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification from an accepted agency (ARC/AHA)
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• MMR and TB Vaccinations
• Knowledge of medical equipment including stethoscope, nebulizer, sphygmonomanometer, thermometer, blood glucose monitor, SVN machine, etc. is desired
• Knowledge of technology including computers (Word, Excel) copiers, fax machines, printers, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the English language including reading, writing and oral communication
• Knowledge of Spanish including reading, writing and oral communication is desired
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents, all school personnel, administration and the community
• Communicate effectively and politely on the telephone
• Ability to exhibit mature judgment
• Experience with diverse student populations
• Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and oral instructions
• Prioritize work, take initiative, adhere to time restraints and attend to multiple tasks concurrently
• Must be able to perform duties that require physical exertion, such as, reaching, bending, kneeling, etc.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs
• Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
• Prior work experience is preferred

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the nurse with administering first aid and emergency care to students and staff; follow-up with professional help in severe or extreme emergency cases
• Assist with dispensing medications according to district policy and state law
• Use various types of medical equipment and machines as needed
• Assist with preparing and maintaining clear, well-organized, and current student health records; including, but not limited to:

• Height and weight
• Hearing/vision screening
• Emergency cards
• Immunization records
• Allergy information
• Handicapping condition(s), if applicable
• Accident reports including treatment records/logs
•  Assist with the implementation of school based health screening and prevention programs
• Assist with maintaining current records on all school personnel
• Assist with the implementation policies regarding communicable disease, infection, and animal bites; including, but not limited to, exclusion and readmission of students, classroom inspections, and communication with parents, the administration and government agencies as required
• Attend school based meetings and committees such as Child Study, 504’s, Safety, etc. as assigned
• Participate in the implementation of school health programs
• Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions
• Assist with identifying any potential or existing hazards on campus
• Assist with budgeting and ordering school based health supplies and equipment
• Assist with providing specialized medical training and procedures to staff and families
• Make home visits as necessary
• Assist with all student registrations to screen, identify and address health related issues
• Assist in the school office as needed
• Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes and meetings as directed, and read professional journals and publications, etc. for continued professional development
• Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel and student and family records and/or information
• Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the District

Perform other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal and/or School Nurse

Length of Employment:

• Ten (10) Months
• School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year.

Reports to:          

• School Principal for daily activities and emergencies
• School Nurse for health related duties

Evaluation:             Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO

Salary : $15