Health Clerk

Location: San Altos Elementary
Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday

Work Year: 219 paid days per year

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Principals, and working in cooperation with the School Nurse, perform or assist with those duties of the Health Office and the school office as described. Evaluated by the Principal; works cooperatively with School Nurse; has direct contact with staff, students and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluate and supervise sick pupils. 

Render first aid; keep daily first aid logs; maintain first aid supplies for Health Office and first aid kits for classrooms. 

Assist students with needed medications; maintain medication records. 

Assist with completing student accident and employee reports. 

Assist in recording results of hearing, vision and dental screenings. 

Maintain student immunization and health records. 

Assist with collecting and reporting information on communicable diseases. 

Provide on-going communication between parents, school staff and School Nurse. 

May be required to provide Specialized Physical Health Care procedures such as, but not limited to: catheterization; blood glucose testing; glucagon injections; gastrostomy feeding; ostomy care; oxygen administration; respiration assistance via a mechanical nebulizer; tracheostomy care; emergency anaphylactic care; modified chest percussions. May be trained to give lifesustaining medication through injection. 

May be required to assist in care, cleaning and proper disposal of equipment used in health procedures, following the guidelines set forth by California Department of Education and the District. 

May be required to assist in care for students' physical needs including diapering, toileting, feeding, lifting and moving of children as needed to maintain child's health, safety and comfort. 

Answer phones and take messages.

Post, record and reconcile absences as directed; Prepare and submit attendance reports. 

Process Independent Study Contracts. 

Help maintain office in clean attractive order. 

Assist secretary in the school office with clerical duties as time permits. 

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

First Aid, general health, health and cleanliness, skin conditions and symptoms of communicable or other diseases.

Modern office methods, practices and procedures.

Correct grammar usage.

General office machines.

ABILITY TO:

Administer minor first aid and CPR.

Function adequately in emergencies.

Work harmoniously with children, demonstrating broad understanding, tolerance and acceptance.

Use discretion in handling confidential information.

Operate simple office machines.

Speak and write grammatically correct English.

Accept directions and intelligently follow instructions.

Work cooperatively with the public, administration, pupils and fellow employees.

Type at least 45 words per minute accurately.

Drive a vehicle to conduct District business.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Current First Aid Certificate.

Current CPR certification.

Chest X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter.

Current valid California driver's license.

Necessary training in Specialized Physical Health Care procedures provided by the School Nurse.

ENVIRONMENT:

Health office environment.

School environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to assess injuries and illness.

Lift, carry, push, pull up to 55 pounds.

Full range of motion in upper and lower extremities to assist students with mobility.

HAZARDS:

Communicable diseases.

Contact with blood-borne pathogens.

Board Approved: 2/11/2020