Front OfficeHealth Assistant (Sandyridge)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receptionist:
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of students and school personnel information.
• Understands accepts and abides by the schools philosophy and mission statement.
• Answers phone calls in a pleasant informed manner for the purpose of providing information and creating a good image of the school.
• Greets all incoming students families and guests respectfully and professionally.
• Assists in all aspects of maintaining a professional front office including but not limited to fielding and directing incoming phone calls to the appropriate staff member in a timely professional manner filing copying and faxing of sensitive information.
• Develops a positive welcoming and caring climate in the Front Office.
• Consistently exhibits high standards of professional conduct.
• Arrives punctually be prepared for each school day and maintains regular attendance.
• Assists students and others with routine problems and will refer non-routine items to the Site Director.
• Works with courtesy tact and diplomacy in dealing with others and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Coordinates pickup delivery and distribution of mail and packages.
• Receives counts opens unpacks dates stamps records sorts and distributes incoming mail documents books materials and supplies following established procedures.
• Sorts and stamps out-going correspondence addresses envelopes and packages and prepares printed matter and other material for mailing.
• Distributes any student/staff items left at the front desk.
• Receives and refers visitors takes telephone calls and messages and provides routine information upon request (per state law- we are not allowed to take messages for teachers or students. The parent must email the teacher).
• Receive maintain and sort all incoming paperwork (intent to return forms uniform forms etc.).
• Plan and set up rooms for various meetings training board meetings and/or Professional Development Days
• Assist in planning/scheduling/ preparing for special visitors to the campus
• Attend all meetings professional development days trainings and/or special events as assigned.
• (from Health Assistant) Assume responsibility for maintaining a clean neat and orderly environment.
• Effectively perform all other duties as assigned/asked by administration.
• Back up for the attendance clerk.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

• Health Assistant
• Provides for childrens personal needs such as attending to those who are sick or hurt; administering medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with training and authorization.
• Provides appropriate emergency care of illness or injury to students and staff in accordance with school district policy and procedure i.e. the use of ice packs temperature taking band-aid and Kool fever gel for the lowering fevers.
• Administers oral inhaled and topical medications to students after receiving a prescribers written order and parents permission. Injected medications such as an EpiPen may be given only in an emergency.
• Log the results in the Log Book diabetic students blood glucose Carbs and Insulin Doses.
• Keep accurate records of medications brought to the front office and records each administration of medication in Infinite Campus.
• Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding students and their families.
• Communicate with parents and students as needed.
• Notify campus principal of serious incidents significant health problems referrals and possible child abuse.
• Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.
• Performs all other health-related or work delegated tasks that are required to accomplish the objectives of the total school health program.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as needed when not assisting students/teachers with health needs.
• Completes Health Office Visit in Infinite Campus to document each student seen in the front office including their chief complaint the time arrived and time left the front office.
• Follows district policy regarding the cleaning of cots and equipment.
• Follows district policy regarding infection-control measures.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and notify campus administration of needed supplies.
• Maintain positive rapport and demeanor with all staff students and families.

HEALTH POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience Training

• High school graduate or equivalent is required
• Current CPR certification is required
• Red Cross First Aid required/or prior healthcare experience/training such as EMT or another medical background
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to react quickly calmly and decisively in a crisis
• Basic computer experience is required
• Must obtain or be able to obtain a health card through the Southern Nevada Health District
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned throughout the school building
• Preferred experience in health related field (but not required)

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures that involve the operation of standard office equipment such as a personal computer copier fax and associated equipment that can be learned on the job within several months.
• Highly organized and ability to maintain accurate records.