Health Assistant Cover #10-27

THE VACANCY

This recruitment is Open and Promotional, which means that all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement.

There is 1 vacancy within the Health Services Department (working 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year). Positions in this classification will be assigned by school zone as support at various school sites.

Under the direction of the Director Health Services, provide a variety of health services at a District site; prepare and maintain related records, files and reports; travel to assigned school sites.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of recent experience working in a health care service environment involving general office work. Experience working in a school setting providing health services to children is highly desirable.

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency. Valid California driver’s license.

Exam Weight:
Supplemental Questions:
Qualifying
Written Examination: 50%
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying. An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of August 24th. All who are successful with the written examination will be invited to the qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) which has been tentatively scheduled for the week of August 31st. You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of the recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

• Assignments, schedules, location and duties may vary day-to-day based upon the needs of the District. May cover regular assignments for employees on short- to long-term leaves.
• Provide a variety of health services for students; assist in the evaluation and documentation of student health complaints; determine appropriate action to be taken; maintain related records using a computerized system.
• Screen student complaints to report medical conditions; take and record temperatures; assist asthmatic students needing breathing treatments; provide ice packs and administer first aid to students.
• Under direction of school nurse, administer prescribed medications according to physician instructions and established District procedures as directed; maintain related records.
• Communicate with parents, health care providers, other departments and the assigned school nurse regarding student condition and care.
• Identify students needing immunizations and Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) physicals; maintain updated immunization and CHDP records of exams and testing; send follow-up notices to parents; maintain list of students with incomplete immunization records or exemptions; assist families with immunization compliance issues.
• Prepare for and organize health screenings including, but not limited to vision, dental and hearing screening for students; follow up on health care provider referrals; maintain related records; track medication authorizations, orders and expirations.
• Process incoming records on new students and update health-related information on currently enrolled students; verify compliance with state regulations for immunizations and CHDP physicals; assist with the…