School Health Assistant: First Aid & Student Care

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking an entry-level clinic assistant to support the daily operation of the school health clinic. You will perform basic first aid, administer medications, review immunization records, and conduct vision/hearing and scoliosis screenings for students.

You will follow RTI models in academic and behavioral structures and may assist with clerical tasks while staying current with technology used in the clinic. Training must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of OCPS Comprehensive Health Assistant training required.
• Training must be completed within 30 days of entering the position.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered by Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Administer first aid for minor cuts and injuries and provide care for ill students (not chronic conditions).
• Review immunization records for compliance and complete/review medical records in students’ cum folders.
• Dispense medication to students.
• Conduct vision/hearing screenings as well as scoliosis screening.
• Assist with blood sugar monitoring (diabetes)/inhalers (asthma)/Epi-pen administration (allergies).
• Provide specialized care for chronically-ill/medically-fragile students as assigned by the Learning Community-based RN.

Skills

Verbal Aptitude

Human Interaction

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Data Utilization

Education

High school diploma or GED

OCPS Comprehensive Health Assistant training

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking an entry-level clinic assistant to support the daily operation of the school health clinic. You will perform basic first aid, administer medications, review immunization records, and conduct vision/hearing and scoliosis screenings for students.

You will follow RTI models in academic and behavioral structures and may assist with clerical tasks while staying current with technology used in the clinic. Training must be completed within 30 days of hire.