Health Office Assistant (5406)

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District seeks a Health Aide to support the school nurse and provide health services to students and staff on campus. You will help administer medications, conduct health screenings, and maintain records in accordance with district policies.

Strong communication, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential as you coordinate with parents and school staff and ensure safety and compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• EMT Level 1 with passing grade; or Medical Assistant course; or three-credit hour college course in First Aid.
• Applicants not employed in a health-related job within the last 3 years must complete the 3 credit hour First Aid course.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality of records and communications.
• Ability to accept the limitation of responsibility; follow protocol when administering care.
• Knowledge of immunization requirements according to Arizona State Law.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver first aid and emergency care to students and staff according to District policies.
• Administer medications per parent consent and District guidelines with understanding of possible side effects.
• Perform special medical procedures (e.g., asthma treatments, diabetes monitoring, epinephrine injections for severe allergies).
• Perform and assist nurse with student health screenings (vision, height/weight, dental, pediculosis, scoliosis).
• Document treatments and parent interactions; maintain health records and confidentiality.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the nurse.

Skills

EMT Level 1

Medical Assistant course

First Aid course

CPR certification

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First Aid course (3 credit hours)

Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Job Goal To assist the school nurse; to administer health services to students and staff according to District policies.

Job Goal To assist the school nurse; to administer health services to students and staff according to District policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 course with a passing grade; or Medical Assistant course with a passing grade; or three-credit-hour college course in First Aide with a passing grade.
• Applicants who have not worked in a health-related job within the last three years will be required to complete the 3 credit hour college course on First Aid.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality of records and communications.
• Ability to accept the limitation of responsibility; ability to follow protocol when administering care.
• Knowledge of immunization requirements according to Arizona State Law.
• Must pass a background clearance
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

203 Days; 10 Months

COMPENSATION

Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS

As per QCUSD District policy

REPORTS TO

Nurse or Principal

HOURS

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:30 am -4:00 pm

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly, Non-exempt

Performance Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver first aid and emergency care to students and staff according to District policies.
• Administer medications per parent consent and District guidelines with an understanding of possible side effects.
• Perform special medical procedures (i.e. asthma treatments, diabetes monitoring, injection of epinephrine for severe allergic reactions).
• Perform special health care treatments as delegated and demonstrated by parents.
• Perform and assist nurse with student health screenings of vision, height/weight, dental, pediculosis and scoliosis.
• Document student and staff treatments and parent interactions.
• Prepare and maintain health records; maintain confidentially.
• Evaluate immunization records; advised parents of additional doses needed; track suspension dates.
• Understand CPS reporting protocol and communicate with nurse in appropriate situations.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the school nurse.
• Maintain and order office supplies and equipment.
• Organize and maintain health office.
• Prepare re-screen list for R.N.
• Prepare and send referrals and follow-up at R.N. direction.
• Complete accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents.
• Participate in in-service training programs and faculty meetings.
• Report any unsafe environmental conditions in the building or grounds to the principal.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
• Compiles periodic and year-end reports for school and district.
• Arrange parent conferences for special health problems or needs with R.N.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Queen Creek 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. Queen Creek 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, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone] and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone [phone].

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual en la admisión y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las políticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.