High School Health Asst Cedar Falls Part Time Day Shift

School Health Assistant

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a School Health Assistant.

As a School Health Assistant at MercyOne, you will oversee workflow of day-to-day activities of the school health office. Performs services as assigned by the School Nurse-RN and in accordance with written policy. School health assistant responsibilities will vary according to the school health program. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Schedule:

• 30 hours per week; M-F; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

General Requirements:

• Ensures health office is well-maintained and functional
• Serves as the primary point of contact for students needing health assistance and maintains good working relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administration.
• Reviews completed forms and documents students health information according to applicable school and health policies.
• Develops and maintains a recordkeeping system for necessary files to ensure confidentiality and authorized access to accurate and updated records, includes updating electronic health records (i.e. Student Health Records, Immunization Records, Class/Student Lists).
• Provides care to students.
• Assists the school nurse.
• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Education:

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• Prior experience working with and engaging children.
• Previous work experience in a medical environment preferred.
• BLS.
• Mandatory Reporter training.
• First Aid.
• Must complete annual Iowa Department of Education's requirements on Medication Administration.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• High language, intermediate math, high reasoning ability.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to present a positive image.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.