Health Assistant

Sahuarita Unified School District; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahuarita Unified School District at Sahuarita High School seeks a Health Assistant to provide essential health-related support to students and maintain a caring, health-focused environment.

The role involves data entry, health records management, immunization tracking, and collaboration with the Registered Nurse and school staff to promote student well-being.

Qualifications

• Post high school education or training completed.
• One year of related work experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon employment.
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff and students.
• Data entry experience desirable.
• Experience in medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of a physical environment that meets the needs of students.
• Assists with data entry of student health records/reasons for absence/special reports.
• Performs typing and filing as required.
• Assists with telephone coverage.
• Assists with attendance activities, including verification of and reasons for absence.
• Maintains health supply inventory.
• Assists with completion of state and county reports.
• Assists with immunization records and deficiency notifications.
• Maintains emergency release records.
• Assists parents with information regarding outside agency information and referral.
• Participates with the Youth Service Team and assists with Wellness Center activities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Medical field experience

Education

Post high school education or training

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

HEALTH ASSISTANT

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Health Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Sahuarita High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Contract Terms

10-month

Salary Classification

Support Staff Salary Schedule – Group C

• $15.25

General Statement of Responsibilities

To provide health related assistance to students; to assist in creating a climate of health and well-being; to ensure that there is a caring and understanding environment for students

Essential Functions

A. OFFICE INTERACTION

• Assists with the preparation of a physical environment that meets the needs of students;
• Assists with data entry of student health records/reasons for absence/special reports;
• Performs typing and filing as required;
• Assists with telephone coverage;
• Assists with attendance activities, including verification of and reasons for absence;
• Maintains health supply inventory;
• Assists with completion of state and county reports;
• Assists with immunization records and deficiency notifications;
• Maintains emergency release records;
• Assists parents with information regarding outside agency information and referral;
• Participates with the Youth Service Team and assists with Wellness Center activities;
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

B. STUDENT INTERACTION

• Administers basic first aide to students;
• Performs visual, auditory, and special education screenings;
• Supervises students as assigned;
• Assists with health education activities;
• Transports children as required;
• Administers medication under supervising Registered Nurse;
• Will be trained to administer Insulin, Glucagon and EpiPen injections, as needed;
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Post high school education or training;
• One year of related work experience;
• CPR and First Aide certification required immediately upon employment;
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff and students;
• Data entry experience desirable;
• Experience in medical field preferred.

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

None specified

C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to function as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Willingness to abide by established policies and procedures.

Performance Expectations

• A. TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan work activities two to twelve weeks in advance;
• B. STRESS MANAGEMENT: Stress levels are variable throughout the year;
• C. PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts primarily with students;
• D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use initiative and sound judgment in performing responsibilities; is responsible for confidential records and information

Evaluation Procedure

In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy;

Supervision Received

Registered Nurse and Principal;

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Public Notification of Non-Discrimination

Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.