Substitute - Clinic Assistant

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 16,974 - 19,372; Part time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a Substitute Clinic Assistant to provide health care support for students in the school clinic. You will admit and discharge ill students, administer prescribed medications, and maintain accurate medication records while assisting the school nurse in health screenings and related procedures.

Requires First Aid/CPR/AED certification within three months, with preference for LPN, CNA, or EMT.

Qualifications

• Must be First Aid/CPR, AED certified and maintain current certifications within the first three months of employment.
• Strongly prefer LPN, CNA, or EMT.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Administers medication as prescribed, following proper procedures and policies.
• Maintains appropriate medication documentation.
• Performs specialized healthcare procedures as prescribed.
• Treats minor injuries and health emergencies.
• Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
• Assists school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
• Processes student attendance daily, at principal’s discretion.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
• Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid/CPR certified

Effective communication

Clerical tasks

Job description

General Description

Provides health care assistance to students. Handles routine and non-routine medical situations within standard medical practices. Work is under general supervision and may require special instruction by a healthcare professional. Contacts are made within and outside the school; may require handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with others. Some judgment is required.

Substitute Clinic Assistants are paid $98.32 per day.

Essential Job Functions

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Administers medication as prescribed, following proper procedures and policies.
• Maintains appropriate medication documentation.
• Performs specialized healthcare procedures as prescribed.
• Treats minor injuries and health emergencies.
• Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
• Assists school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
• Processes student attendance daily, at principal’s discretion.
• Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
• Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Contacts

Contacts would be with school personnel as well as parents, students and school nurse.

Work Environment

The employee regularly works in a public school setting and regularly works with medical substances, supplies and equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and dust. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

Some knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene. Some knowledge of childhood growth and development. Demonstrated ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment. Demonstrated ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies. Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.

Additional Job Requirements

Must be First Aid/CPR, AED certified and maintain current certifications within the first three months of employment. Strongly prefer LPN, CNA, or EMT.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.