About this role
The job of Health Office Technician is done for the purpose/s of performing student health duties at assigned school site; administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications in accordance with State policies and practices, assisting in student vision and hearing screening testing; assisting with student care; and maintaining confidential student health records.
Responsibilities
- Administers emergency first aid in absence of nurse, e.g. insect bites, nausea, shortness of breath, seizures, dizziness, headaches, sprains, chest pain, etc.
- Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings, workshops, etc., as requested
- Communicates with students, teachers, guidance counselors, parents, etc.
- Dispenses medications to students under the direction of a health care professional
- Maintains inventory of health office supplies at assigned school site(s)
- Maintains student health records, e.g. prescription dispensing log, accident reports, claim forms, etc.
- Maintains work areas, e.g. sinks, counters, beds, blankets, etc.
- Performs a variety of screening, e.g. scoliosis, color blindness, vision, hearing, etc.
- Performs record keeping and clerical functions, e.g. data entry of medical alert status, shot records, withdrawing students, answering calls, copying, faxing, etc.
- Processes student's new and withdrawal forms
- Provides counseling referral services to students when nurse is not available
- Assists other personnel as may be required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English
- Targeted job related education that meets organization's prerequisite requirements
This is a 10 month School Year position only.