Health Technician

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
** Academies of Math and Science  Health Technician*
* ** Start: ASAP

Location:

To Be Filled At A Westside AMS Campus
** Academies of Math and Science is a fast-growing, high-performing charter school network dedicated to serving low-income communities. You can learn more about or organization and company culture at our website.  
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* Summary:

** The Nursing Technician provides support to all employees and serves as a Research & Development Specialist in the fields of Nursing and School Health. Providing support in addressing the health needs of students; assisting in implementing the school health program; and providing appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students. Administer first aid and medication to students according to district policy and procedures.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Provides professional expertise in the fields of Nursing and School Health
* Acts as a liaison between the schools and outside groups.  Fosters relationships with the Arizona Department of Health and non-profit organizations that provide services to the schools or assist the schools with training and other initiatives
* Research local laws and practices for possible implementation in AZ schools
* Conduct quarterly health office site audits
* Analyze trends in audit outcomes to strategize additional training
* Notify students’ guardian of visits to the Health Office.
* Offer care for student injuries.
* Create an Arizona Health Record for each student.
* Record immunizations, vision, and hearing test results.
* Maintain all prescription and non-prescription medication with proper security measures.
* Maintain a clean and sanitized office.
* Maintain and rotate supplies.
* Complete weekly accident and health office visit reports for Administrators.
* Attend monthly staff meetings.
* Conduct hearing and vision screening.
* Complete and send immunization and hearing reports to the state.
* Performs other related duties as required by supervisor  
** Compensation: 15.50 - $17 hourly DOE*
* ** Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Positively interact with all students.
* Create a safe environment that the student feels safe in.
* Ability to identify individual student medical needs.
* Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents.
* Ability to collaborate with other school staff.
* Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
* Be detailed, organized and timely in completion of work
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* Qualifications:

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* ** Hold a Minimum of a Medical Assistant Certificate, Be a Certified Medical Assistant, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant.
*** Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP level one fingerprint clearance card at all times.
* The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
* Must possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills
* Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* 2 years School-based experience
* CPR AED and First Aid Certified Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!