Clinic Assistant

Chesterfield County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 13,576 - 22,896; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Variety of benefits based on status

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Health Care Assistant to provide care to students and handle routine medical situations under supervision. This role involves administering medication, maintaining documentation, and performing first aid.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical conditions and certifications in First Aid/CPR. Benefits include a variety of employee offerings based on status. Join us to ensure student health and safety.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Maintains appropriate medication documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of medical conditions

Ability to assess illnesses

Effective communication

Clerical skills

Education

First Aid/CPR, AED certification

LPN, CNA or EMT preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Provides health care assistance to students. Handles routine and non‑routine medical situations within standard medical practices. Work is under general supervision and may require special instruction by a healthcare professional. Contacts are made within and outside the school; may require handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with others. Some judgment is required.

Essential Duties

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Administers medication as prescribed, following proper procedures and policies.
• Maintains appropriate medication documentation.
• Performs specialized healthcare procedures as prescribed.
• Treats minor injuries and health emergencies. Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
• Assists the school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
• Processes student attendance daily, at principal’s discretion.
• Provides clerical assistance—typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
• Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Runs health or attendance reports from the student information system.

Contact Responsibilities

Contacts would be with school personnel as well as parents, students and school nurse.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene.
• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.

Additional Requirements

• Must be First Aid/CPR, AED certified and maintain current certifications within the first three months of employment.
• Strongly prefer LPN, CNA or EMT.
• Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, Tuberculosis Screening/Test.

Compensation and Hours

Compensation: $13,576.60 - $22,896.70. Hours per day: 5 days per year: 183.

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full‑time and part‑time employee status.

EEO Statement

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.