Plano East Senior High Health Services Assistant
Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.23 per hr) Work Days: 183
Primary Purpose: Provide minor first aid, emergency care, medication administration, and assist in the clerical management of the clinic under the immediate guidance and direction of the licensed registered nurse and direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalency
Willingness to acquire the following certifications and training:
Vision and Hearing Screening Certification
Spinal Screening Certification
Acanthosis Nigrican Screening Certification
CPR Certification
American Heart Association First Aid Certification
Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA) training
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proficient computer keyboarding skills with emphasis on numerical data entry
General knowledge of office equipment
Ability to work within a team framework as well as perform responsibilities alone
Experience:
Minimum three years clerical and/or clinic experience (preferred)
Experience working with students (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide assistance to assigned school nurse to ensure compliance with district and state mandates
Assist with collection and input of immunizations and health data
Assist with all state-mandated screening
Assist with the data entry of state-mandated student health records and reports
Assist nurse with clinic inventory
Maintain an orderly, clean, safe and properly supplied clinic
Maintain health services equipment, according to policy
Provide minor first aid to level of training
Assist diabetic student in accordance with the Diabetes Medical Management Plan
Respond to emergencies according to parameters in Medical Action Plan
Adhere to PISD policy for medication administration with proper documentation
Maintain health records of all student clinic visits in TEAMS
Perform skills as delegated by RN
Consult with RN regarding student specific health issues
Serve as member of the first responder team
Perform daily maintenance check of AED
Notify RN of any health status change in a student with a delegated task
Participate in staff development programs as required by local policy
Adhere to HIPAA/FERPA and confidentiality rules and regulations
Maintain parental authorization records for health care services and release of health information
Maintain emergency bag and evacuation system, per PISD guidelines
Function under Health Service Guidelines and emergency protocol
Follow all rules regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to learn computer skills and sit for long periods; work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds