Clinic Assistant Salamonie Elementary

Clinic Assistant Salamonie Elementary role at Region 8 Education Service Center of Northeast Indiana

Huntington County Community School Corporation

Position Title:

Clinic Assistant
Terms of Employment: 182 Day Position
Evaluated By:
Corporation Nurse and Building Principal

Job Summary:

Assists the Corporation Nurse in the smooth and efficient operation of school health services

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement:
As an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.

• Accurately and efficiently treat any injury or illness presented to the clinic to the level of training and expertise
• Accurately and efficiently record daily visits in the clinic log
• Be a liaison between staff, students, and administration
• Accurately and efficiently administer and record medications given to students and staff, with appropriate consent
• Have a basic knowledge of medicines that students are taking
• Assist or perform procedures related to health conditions of students (blood sugar testing, insulin injections, feeding tubes, nebulizers, assist with feeding, assist with restroom) after appropriate training approved by parent/guardian and physician
• Possesses basic computer skills
• Assist in planning state required screenings (vision, etc.)
• Assist in planning classroom programs throughout the year (dental health, growth and development)
• Prepare materials for screenings and health related classes
• Collect and record state required immunization information on all students
• Provide to staff and students the opportunity to have their blood pressure taken
• Have good telephone skills in communicating with parents, doctor's offices, and any other public agency
• Be available for consultations with students and/or staff
• Prepare accident reports for parents, principal, and superintendent after accident resulting in injury
• Prepare a health concern list of medical conditions for students
• Collect from staff members emergency notification information in case of illness or injury

• Keep monthly reports of clinic activities (visits, injuries and medications given to students and staff) for a report to the superintendent at the end of the year
• Be flexible to assist with extra programs for students: sports physicals, kindergarten round up, vaccinations, etc.
• Make home health care visits when deemed necessary with appropriate administration
• Assist a student in need through the school child emergency fund
• Meets all aspects of the Classified Employee Handbook
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as required

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

• Sitting/standing - Constant
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - Frequently
• Hearing and speaking clearly - Constant
• Lifting up to 30 lbs - Constant

The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Clinic Assistant
Building/Campus:
Salamonie Elementary

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Education Management

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