Clinic Assistant

Powhatan County Public Schools; Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Powhatan County Public Schools in Powhatan, Virginia, is seeking a Clinic Assistant to support the school nurse in delivering health services across the district. The role reports to the school nurse, nurse supervisor, and principal, with a 179-day contract and a 7.5-hour workday. Immediate start date.

Responsibilities include assisting with health screenings, administering medications per policy, handling patient confidentiality, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely care for students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• LPN, CNA or EMT qualification or health care experience strongly preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications or obtain within first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Function under the direct supervision of the school nurse.
• Assess illnesses, injuries, and seizures and determine immediate treatment.
• Communicate information to the school nurse about students.
• Admit and discharge sick students in the clinic.
• Administer prescribed medications following procedures.
• Maintain medication documentation and health records.
• Assist with health screenings and other medical procedures.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Refer suspected abuse cases to the school nurse immediately.

Skills

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

LPN/CNA/EMT qualification or health care experience preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Clinic Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status : Classified

Reports to: School Nurse, School Nurse Supervisor, Principal

Contractual Days of Employment per Year: 179 Days

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the school nurse in the implementation of an individual school’s health services program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Function under the direct supervision of the school nurse.
• Ability to assess illnesses, injuries, and seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment.
• Communicate information continually regarding students to the school nurse.
• Admit and discharge sick students in the clinic.
• Administer prescribed medications according to proper procedures and policies.
• Treat minor injuries and health emergencies.
• Assist the school nurse with health screenings, examinations, and other medical, health, and hygiene procedures.
• Attend required training, professional development, and meetings.
• Maintain and respect all matters concerning students in a highly confidential and private manner.
• Keep the school nurse informed as to the urgency of student needs.
• Answer clinic phone calls appropriately identifying yourself as clinic assistant; summarize requests to the school nurse.
• Complete work in the time specified.
• Refer any suspected child abuse and neglect cases to the school nurse immediately.
• Assist with medically involved or medically fragile students as directed by the school nurse and as appropriate to licensure or certification.
• Use a wheelchair to transport injured students to receive treatment.
• Assist with supply and inventory.
• Perform other related work as required and as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
  • LPN, CNA, or EMT qualification or health care experience is strongly preferred.
• Current CPR training, First Aid training and AED certifications or must obtain within the first three months of employment.

Knowledge, Language, Reasoning Skills

• Knowledge of universal precautions and established procedures related to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.
• Proficiency in using computers, standard office technology, and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data management systems, and electronic communication tools.
• Skilled in maintaining confidential information, organizing records, and preparing accurate reports and documentation.
• Proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and following written, verbal, and visual instructions, established procedures, and guidelines related to assigned responsibilities.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond appropriately to changing situations within established guidelines and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
• Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, and physical management that includes supporting individuals with impaired weight bearing or unsteady gaits, repositioning individuals in therapeutic equipment: including use of hydraulic lifts to a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work involves moderate exposure to infectious disease.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Clinic Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958207
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Clinic Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status : Classified

Reports to: School Nurse, School Nurse Supervisor, Principal

Contractual Days of Employment per Year: 179 Days

Hours per Day: 7.5

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the school nurse in the implementation of an individual school’s health services program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Function under the direct supervision of the school nurse.
• Ability to assess illnesses, injuries, and seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment.
• Communicate information continually regarding students to the school nurse.
• Admit and discharge sick students in the clinic.
• Administer prescribed medications according to proper procedures and policies.
• Maintain appropriate medication documentation.
• Perform prescribed specialized healthcare procedures.
• Treat minor injuries and health emergencies.
• Assist the school nurse with health screenings, examinations, and other medical, health, and hygiene procedures.
• Attend required training, professional development, and meetings.
• Maintain and respect all matters concerning students in a highly confidential and private manner.
• Keep the school nurse informed as to the urgency of student needs.
• Answer clinic phone calls appropriately identifying yourself as clinic assistant; summarize requests to the school nurse.
• Complete work in the time specified.
• Refer any suspected child abuse and neglect cases to the school nurse immediately.
• Assist with medically involved or medically fragile students as directed by the school nurse and as appropriate to licensure or certification.
• Use a wheelchair to transport injured students to receive treatment.
• Assist with supply and inventory.
• Perform other related work as required and as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
  • LPN, CNA, or EMT qualification or health care experience is strongly preferred.
• Current CPR training, First Aid training and AED certifications or must obtain within the first three months of employment.

Knowledge, Language, Reasoning Skills

• Knowledge of universal precautions and established procedures related to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.
• Proficiency in using computers, standard office technology, and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data management systems, and electronic communication tools.
• Skilled in maintaining confidential information, organizing records, and preparing accurate reports and documentation.
• Proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and following written, verbal, and visual instructions, established procedures, and guidelines related to assigned responsibilities.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond appropriately to changing situations within established guidelines and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
• Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, and physical management that includes supporting individuals with impaired weight bearing or unsteady gaits, repositioning individuals in therapeutic equipment: including use of hydraulic lifts to a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work involves moderate exposure to infectious disease.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22,259 to $33,388 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required