Clinic Assistant (Anticipated Vacancy)

Young World Physical Education; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dallas, Georgia is seeking a Clinic Assistant to assist school nurses in providing essential health services to students at school-based clinics. Candidates must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate and possess First Aid and CPR certifications. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including monitoring clinic records and assisting in student emergencies. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the health and wellbeing of students.

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.
• Training in blood-borne pathogen procedures is desirable.
• Board may accept alternatives to some requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist school nurses in providing basic health services to students at school-based clinics.
• Monitor and maintain clinic records.
• Assist with any student emergency and notify appropriate personnel.
• Assist school nurse with student screenings.
• Promotes health education and wellness through clinic interventions in line with nursing goals.
• Assist with immunization record monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Ability to operate a computer and assigned software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Health/first aid field experience

Job description

Overview

Clinic Assistant (Anticipated Vacancy) – Paulding County Schools SYSTEM-WIDE - Dallas, Georgia. This job is also posted in PCSD Career Opportunities.

Job Details

• Job ID: 4715791


• Application Deadline: Posted until filled


• Re-Posted: Jul 15, 2024 4:00 AM (UTC)


• Starting Date: Immediately

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

• 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

1. Performs routine clinical services as required, including basic health assessment and first aid, and follows up in a user-friendly clinic environment


2. Monitors and maintains clinic records.


3. Assist with any student emergency and notify appropriate personnel in an effective and timely manner.


4. Assist school nurse with student screenings.


5. Encourages and promotes health education and wellness through best-practice clinic interventions in accordance with health policies, goals, and objectives of the nursing program


6. Assist with communicable disease prevention and control by good recordkeeping and reporting cases to Lead Nurse.


7. Assists in monitoring immunization records and acts as a resource regarding current immunization practices


8. Manages and supports students with chronic diseases and disabilities, communicating effectively with parents/guardians and related staff


9. Notifies parents, guardians, and appropriate school personnel in a timely manner using effective communication skills regarding illness, accidents, etc.


10. Communicates with nursing supervisor, lead nurse, principal, and other staff members regarding school health issues


11. Demonstrates good organizational and time management skills


12. Completes assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely manner


13. Lifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.


14. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Other

• Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.


• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.


• 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.

Contact Information

• Cindy Sims, School Nurse Supervisor


• DISTRICT OFFICE


• Email: [e-mail]

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