2020/21 Clinic Health Aide .5 Job Listing at Leander ISD in Leander, TX (Job ID 5291)

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assume record keeping activities, provide minor first aid and conduct health screenings under the supervision of a RN. Clinic health assistants may be moved from campus to campus based on student enrollment and medical acuity needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide first-aid and treat minor injuries and illnesses according to established guidelines from the district's RN.
• Perform data entry, filing, and clerical tasks as requested.
• Communicate with parents concerning the illness or injury of their student.
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as necessary.
• Administer medication as prescribed, while assuring compliance with state law and district policy.
• Establish and maintain student immunization records in compliance with state immunization requirements.
• Perform delegated health procedures for students with health needs as necessary per physician's orders.
• Perform state-mandated vision, hearing, spinal and Acanthosis Nigricans screening and refer as needed. Enter screening data for state reporting as required.
• Provide health care information for individuals or groups.
• Reinforce healthcare teachings of groups or individuals as needed.
• Conduct inventory and order supplies for clinic as needed.
• Communicate all findings to the campus RN for guidance.
• Participate in providing campus safety and security input.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Vision/Hearing/Spinal screening and Acanthosis Nigricans certification.
• Experience in providing clinical support.  EMT, MA, RRT or other healthcare training is preferred.

• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively; manage multiple priorities and projects; make decisions quickly and independently; understand written and verbal instructions; and relate to students and families from a variety of backgrounds.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with other employees or public.  Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis.
• Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.
• Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information.
• Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone, computer or other electronic device. 
• Use standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
• May be required to list 50-80 pounds unassisted.
• May be required to list 81-200 pounds assisted.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.