Health Office Assistant

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To assist the school nurse; to administer health services to students and staff according to District policies.

Health Office Assistant

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one of the following:
  Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 course with a passing grade; or Medical Assistant course with a passing grade; or a three‑credit‑hour college course in First Aid with a passing grade.
• Applicants who have not worked in a health‑related job within the last three years will be required to complete the 3‑credit‑hour college course on First Aid.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality of records and communications.
• Ability to accept the limitation of responsibility and to follow protocol when administering care.
• Knowledge of immunization requirements according to Arizona State Law.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a background check.

203 days; 10 months

Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

As per QCUSD District policy

Nurse or Principal

40 hours per week – Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hourly, Non‑exempt

• Prioritize and deliver first aid and emergency care to students and staff according to District policies.
• Administer medications per parent consent and District guidelines with an understanding of possible side effects.
• Perform special medical procedures (i.e., asthma treatments, diabetes monitoring, injection of epinephrine for severe allergic reactions).
• Perform special health care treatments as delegated and demonstrated by parents.
• Perform and assist nurse with student health screenings of vision, height/weight, dental, pediculosis and scoliosis.
• Document student and staff treatments and parent interactions.
• Prepare and maintain health records; maintain confidentiality.
• Evaluate immunization records; advise parents of additional doses needed; track suspension dates.
• Understand CPS reporting protocol and communicate with nurse in appropriate situations.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the school nurse.
• Maintain and order office supplies and equipment.
• Organize and maintain health office.
• Prepare re‑screen list for R.N.
• Prepare and send referrals and follow‑up at R.N. direction.
• Complete accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents.
• Participate in in‑service training programs and faculty meetings.
• Report any unsafe environmental conditions in the building or grounds to the principal.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
• Compile periodic and year‑end reports for school and district.
• Arrange parent conferences for special health problems or needs with R.N.

The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. Frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access…