Health Support Technician - 64060897

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Requisition No:881555

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN -

• Provide first aid, acute and emergency care to ill/injured students, faculty, and staff.
• Receive all medications from parent/guardian per established protocol. Count with parent/guardian and log all incoming medications, document accurately, notifying parent when additional medication is needed.
• Provide supervision for the safe and accurate self-administration of medications by students, including administering insulin as per policy.
• Provide safe, accurate nursing procedures for the treatments ordered.
• Take vital signs including temperature and, when needed, B/P and pulse.
• Receive and log phone calls regarding student illnesses, absenteeism, etc.
• Assist RN in identifying health problems in students by reviewing all incoming health records and assist in completing health needs awareness list as well as the medication list.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and client interactions and services per HIPAA and FERPA privacy policies. Document on appropriate forms all services, assessments, interactions, and reactions.
• Staff and maintain health room. Clean area per standard protocols. Adhere to universal precautions. Dispose of any used materials and supplies appropriately.

CLERICAL DUTIES

• Complete daily and weekly clinic logs.
• Organize and maintain student records and filing system.
• Enter data into computer utilizing the approved data system software.
• Oversee distribution, collection, and filing of all clinic cards.
• Complete clinic portion of accident and injury reports, documenting actions on clinic cards.
• Maintain inventory of all clinic supplies and forms (including care plans and parent letters).
• Prepare and update clinic forms and paperwork as needed.
• Assist RN with preparation of medical records for Quality Assurance Review.
• Complete required agency reports and forms including timesheets, EARS, and Travel within required time frames.

• Routinely review immunization data in FOCUS and FLShots to ensure student immunization status is up to date, making appropriate changes in focus as needed.
• Follow-up on students identified by the nurse to determine if their immunization status has been updated and exclude the student if necessary.

• Act as backup for Health Support Technicians at other school locations as needed.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Complete mandatory trainings within required time frames including how to administer insulin.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and supervisor. Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Utilize the computer daily for e-mail, communication with supervisor, information and documentation.

Knowledge, skills and abilities,including utilization of equipment, required for the position :

• Knowledge of normal and abnormal health conditions and basic medical terminology;
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment;
• Skill in taking vital signs;
• Skill in the use of personal computers and software programs.
• Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment.
• Ability to keep accurate records, compile data and prepare reports;
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate and manage conflicts with other people.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a current, unrestricted CNA license or Medical Assistant registration per Chapter 464, Title XXXII
  Certified Nursing Assistants
  (ss. 464.201–464.208)
• Possess a current CPR certification;
• Able to work a 10-month work schedule following the school calendar;
• Hold a current Florida Driver’s license and access to…