Health Assistant: Pima Butte elementary School

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a Health Assistant to support student and staff health services within a school setting. You will assist the nurse, maintain the health office, manage immunization records, and help with vision and hearing screenings as needed.

The role is non-exempt, 9-month position, 40 hours per week, requiring knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA/FERPA guidelines, and basic medical procedures. Strong communication and record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the needs of students and staff that become ill or have accidents requiring medical attention. Refers to healthcare resources after consulting with the nurse.
• Assists in maintaining the school health office and health records; ensures immunizations are up to date; assists with enrollment of students.
• Assists with vision and hearing screening.
• Assists nurses with administration of medications per district policy and Nurse Practice Act.
• Monitors supplies and equipment; completes and maintains paperwork, reports and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building Principal and Lead District Nurse.
• Maintains daily log of all students seen in the health office.
• Completes accident reports and leaves for nurse follow-up.
• Notifies Principal and Lead District Nurse of emergencies and disease outbreaks.
• Assists with staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA/FERPA guidelines

Basic medical procedures

Medical documentation

Office equipment & computer apps

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal with adults & children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description: Health Assistant

Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources

44150 W. Maricopa Casa Grande Hwy

Maricopa, Arizona 85138

520.568.5100 – main number

520.568.5151 – fax number

Classification

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

Salary

Approved Classified 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.

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 To The Boy Scouts 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

Email: [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org