School Health Specialist: First Aid & Medication

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

holidays

retirement matched through the Arizona

health insurance

life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ seeks a School Health Assistant to administer health services to students and staff according to district policies; provide first aid, medication administration, and emergency care as needed.

You will conduct assessments, deliver emergency care, monitor treatments, document findings, and maintain health records with confidentiality while coordinating with the school nurse, administrators, and parents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent must be completed.
• Certified and Nationally Registered Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 with current CPR is required.
• Knowledge of immunization requirements per Arizona State Law is required.
• Typing proficiency and basic computer skills (Synergy) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an individualized assessment and prioritizes needs per district guidelines.
• Provide emergency care and manage medical procedures at the school site.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects per physician orders and parent consent.
• Support students with Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and other conditions.
• Document patient findings and maintain health records with confidentiality.
• Prepare health materials and assist with immunization reporting.

Skills

Certified and Nationally Registered M…

Immunization knowledge

Typing & computer skills (Synergy)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Synergy

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ seeks a School Health Assistant to administer health services to students and staff according to district policies; provide first aid, medication administration, and emergency care as needed.

You will conduct assessments, deliver emergency care, monitor treatments, document findings, and maintain health records with confidentiality while coordinating with the school nurse, administrators, and parents.