Hourly Health Clerk - Arlington

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Hours per day: Schedule to be determined, 8 hours per week

Pay Rate: $17.35/hour

Benefits:None

This position provides assistance to the school nurse in routine health services and performs a variety of clerical activities at designated school/building site.

• 1. Performs a variety of clerical activities in the health room, as directed.
• 2. Maintains and updates student health records, including emergency contact telephone information, and other pertinent data especially for students with special health needs; prepares various reports, as requested.
• 3. Maintains log of students entering the health center; updates, on the computer, immunization information on each student in the building.
• 4. Reviews immunization records and contacts parents or guardians to contribute to immunization law compliance for each student; maintains a complete and signed Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Certificate of Exemption (COE) for each student on file or online.
• 5. Assists in the care of ill and injured students in accordance with established District and Health Services guidelines; refers complex problems to the principal or designated school nurse; recognizes situations that need emergency medical services.
• 6. Administers medication and completes delegated tasks for students depending on need, such as, G-tube feeds and clean intermittent catherization, with annual training by school nurse.
• 7. May discuss health concerns and/or requirements with the family or guardian for additional follow-up with the student’s physician.
• 8. Assists in maintaining stock for health and supply rooms to ensure organization and proper inventory of materials; distributes supplies to classrooms, as directed.
• 9. Assists in the annual health screening and follow-up activities; under the guidance of the designated school nurse.
• 10. Treats all information and records in a confidential manner.

• 1. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities.
• 2. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs, as directed.
• 3. May manage special projects and performs related duties, as assigned, on a temporary basis.
• 4. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

Experiences frequent interruptions; required to work with, and defuse, if appropriate, difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; required to work extended hours; required to travel to District sites; may be exposed to infectious diseases; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, run, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

High school graduation or equivalent and experience in working with young people and parents, preferably in a health-related field; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must possess, or required to obtain first aid certificate and CPR card by first day of employment.
• Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
• District training, as required, to perform duties of the position.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be evaluated by the Human Resources Department for comparability.

• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of local health care community agencies is desirable.
• Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in promoting a quality customer service environment.
• Skill in use of software programs for data entry.
• Ability to operate a variety of office machines.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and to use standard office software.
• Ability to obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and rational manner.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain good follow-through procedures.
• Ability to coordinate activities.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to participate as a member of a team.