Health Assistant

Maricopa USD; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a Health Assistant to support students and staff in the school health office. The role involves assisting with medical care, medication administration, immunization checks, and health documentation in a busy school environment.

You will work under the nurse and building principal to ensure student safety, coordinate screenings, and help with enrollment health requirements. This is a 9-month, full-time position based in Maricopa, AZ.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year health experience is recommended but not required.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred.
• HIPAA/FERPA knowledge and basic healthcare procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the health needs of students and staff requiring medical attention and makes referrals as needed.
• Assists in maintaining the school health office and health records and immunizations.
• Assists with vision and hearing screening.
• Assists nurses with administration of medications per policy and law.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and health office paperwork.
• Notifies principal and nurse of emergencies and handles enrollment-related health matters.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA/FERPA knowledge

Basic medical procedures

Medical documentation

Office software

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

CPR and AED Certification

Hearing/Vision Screening Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Description: Health Assistant

Classification: Non- Exempt; 9-Month Position, 40 hours a week

SALARY:Approved Classifed Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

General Statement of Responsibilities: To assist in providing health care services to students and staff.

Principal Duties: (essential functions)

• Attends to the needs of students and staff that become ill or have accidents requiring medical attention. Makes necessary referrals to healthcare resources in the community after consulting with the nurse.
• Assists in maintaining the school health office and health records.Assists the nurse in ensuring all students have required immunizations. Prepares list of students not current for the nurse to consult with the building Principal.
• Assists with vision and hearing screening.
• Assists nurses with the administration of medications in accordance with district policy and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Monitors supplies and equipment.
• Completes and maintains paperwork, reports, and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal and the Lead District Nurse.
• Maintains daily log of all students seen in the health office.
• Completes accident reports clearly and concisely. Leaves them for the school nurse to follow up before completing the form.
• Assists with the enrollment of students, reviews all immunizations prior to the student attending school, and consults nurse as needed.
• Notifies the building Principal and the Lead District Nurse of all emergencies and out breaks of infectious diseases.
• Reports suspected child neglect/abuse.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Skill in performing basic medical procedures.
• Skill in maintaining files, reports and other medical documentation.
• Skill in operating office equipment, and computer applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with both adults and children.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of health experience is recommended but not required.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.

Required License/Certification:

• Preferred: Medical Assistant Certification.Nursing Assistant Certification, Emergency Technician Certification, or Medication Aide Certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and AED Certification
• American Heart First Aid Course completed within 3 months of hire
• Hearing and Vision Screening Certification as class space is available.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

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