Health Room Assistant

Fort Osage DISTRICT ELEMENTARY BUILDING - Independence, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5948974

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Placement at a school building will be determined after hire, depending on District needs and best fit for the applicant.

The position is 7.5 hours / day; 37.5 hours / week. Pay begins at $16.62 per hour, but related experience may impact salary placement.

This position works a 179 day calendar, but calendar length is shortened based on date of hire for the school year.

• The position comes with retirement contributions and District provided health care benefits.
• CNA not required, but preferred.
• Training for the healthroom responsibilities and general health assistant training will be provided.

The job of Health Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for assisting the nurse in implementing the health needs of students and staff; administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications under the direction of a health care professional; coordinating with other personnel in supporting students with special needs; documenting activities in accordance with established guidelines and/or regulatory requirements;

and assisting health care professionals in scheduling prescribed health screenings and services.

This job reports to Principal

• Administers emergency first aid and scheduled medication to students under the direction of health professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists health professional in completing health screenings for the purpose of identifying health concerns and/or delivering school health services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Assists students, parents, and guardians, under the guidance of the RN, for the purpose of enhancing student's health and success in school.
• Attends meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.
• Cleans work areas (e.g. sinks, counters, cots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
• Distributes information on a variety of health subjects for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students and/or parents.
• Maintains student health informational records for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.
• Maintains inventory of medications and office supplies for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed.
• Monitors students (e.g. referred to health room, chronic illnesses, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their safety and/or referring to a medical professional for review and/or services.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. data entry of student medical status, immunization records, taking attendance, notifying parents, withdrawing studetns, answering calls, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services activities.
• Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g. reports, logs, memos, handouts, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to parents, staff; providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Refers students, under the direction of a licensed health professional, requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing information on available follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Responds to a variety of inquires (e.g. staff, parents, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills…