Health Office Technician - Villago (11203)

Health Office Technician

The job of Health Office Technician is done for the purpose 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:

• 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.

Casa Grande Elementary School District