SUMMARY CLASS TITLE:  HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANT

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Services

BASIC FUNCTION:

Administer basic first aid and screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations; assist with health testing programs; prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured children according to established procedures; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents or paramedics as necessary.
• Schedule students for and assist with vision, hearing, scoliosis and dental screenings; schedule follow-up appointments if further testing are required.
• Prepare, maintain and type a variety of health-related records and files including student health records, emergency medical records, accident reports and health and disability reports; prepare correspondence, forms, notices and referrals; maintain files and duplicate materials as needed.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; assist in maintaining inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary.
• Attend meetings and assist other school personnel as required.
• Operate standard office equipment as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic First Aid and age-appropriate CPR techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

      ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid to ill or injured students.
• Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Plan and organize work.

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      ABILITY TO - continued:

• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining records.
• Operate standard office equipment as required.
• Complete work with many interruptions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of clerical or office experience.  

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.  Medical Assistant Certification (or currently enrolled in medical assistant program) preferred.