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Queen Creek Unified School District · 3 days ago

Health Office Assistant (9171)

Queen Creek, AZ

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking a Health Office Assistant to assist the school nurse and administer health services to students and staff according to District policies. The role involves prioritizing first aid, administering medications, and maintaining health records while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Education Management

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

Qualification

CPR certificationEmergency Medical TechnicianMedical Assistant courseFirst Aid knowledgeImmunizationFollow protocolWork with othersVerbal communicationWritten communicationConfidentiality

Required

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 obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Pass a background check