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Health AssistantHigh School diploma or equivalent required On call, as needed $16.70 per hour Required Materials: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Transcripts (unofficial) 4. Copy of license Call Human Resources at ext. #1020 with questions.Job DescriptionJob Classification: Health AssistantBargaining Unit: Merged Missoula Classified Employees OrganizationReports to/supervised by: Health Services Supervisor Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following.Other job-related duties may be assigned.A. PERFORM NURSING FUNCTIONS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE ASSIGNED RN byPerforming healthcare procedures and tasks as outlined on Individual Health Care Plans and/or as trained, supervised and/or delegated by the RNCommunicating with the RN by phone, email or meeting regarding clinical issuesCollecting and reporting as requested by the RN and/or Health Services SupervisorB. ACT AS A MEMBER OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM byAttending health services meetings and scheduled in-servicesContributing to program management by offering feedbackC. MAINTAIN HEALTH RECORDS byCollecting and entering health screening data into the student electronic recordPlacing health related forms such as health care provider communication in student health file and/or electronic recordDocumenting health room visits, treatments, medications, or other care renderedDocumenting parent/guardian or RN notification regarding health mattersTransferring health records to requesting schools in a timely mannerD. MAINTAIN IMMUNIZATION RECORDS ON STUDENTS byBeing knowledgeable about current immunization lawsReviewing current records for adequate documentation and notifying parent/guardians when deficiencies foundMaintaining the Montana State Immunization record and entering data onto student electronic recordAssisting with transfer of the Montana State Immunization record upon student transferEnforcing state law for exclusion for inadequate immunization and communicating with RN as neededAssisting parents to obtain records or referrals for immunizations as neededPreparing annual immunization report for regulatory agencies including but not limited to DPHSS and health departmentE. SUBMIT REPORTS OR STATISTICS REQUIRED BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION by:Recording requested data, compiling or summarizing as requested and submitting to administrationF. MANAGE HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS byObtaining the knowledge required to be able to perform screeningsOrganizing, scheduling and performing coordination needed for completion of screening programPerforming screenings and recording results in student electronic fileSending referrals to parents/guardiansCommunicating with parents re: response to referrals and facilitating professional exam as indicatedG. MAINTAIN AND ADMINISTER FIRST AID AND ILLNESS MANAGEMENT/ASSESSMENT TO STUDENTS OR STAFF MEMBERS byMaintaining First Aid and CPR certificationProviding first aid and basic response to illness by following protocolsObtaining vital signs as indicatedMaintaining adequate first aid supplies in health officeNotifying RN of significant or unusual injuries, illness, or difficulty managing a health conditionImplementing Board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with communicable disease when authorizing exclusion and readmission of studentsH. FACILITATE HEALTH MAINTENANCE OF STUDENTS byAdministering Healthcare practitioner prescribed medications and treatments under the supervision of the RNReporting response to medications and treatments to the RNMaintaining required documents for medications and treatmentsFacilitating Medicaid reimbursement for medications and treatments as indicatedPromote preventative health actions with student and staff and serve as an exampleI. MAINTAIN A COOPERATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH STAFF AND SUPERVISORS byEstablishing and maintaining effective and cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of workEmploying flexibility and understanding in working with a multitude of psycho- social issues affecting studentsCommunicating effectively with those contacted in the course of workRepresenting the school district in a professional manner in all settingsK. MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF ANY INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, PERSONNEL AND ALL JOB-RELATED MATTERSMinimum QualificationsEducation, Licensure and CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDCurrent CPR and first aid certification or the ability to obtain upon hireExperienceWork experience with children, in schools, secretarial experience, and/or health care such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Medical Assistant preferred. Current certification not required.Experience and ability with electronic patient or student records, Excel and Microsoft Word preferred.Special RequirementsValid Drivers License, daily access to personal vehicle and driving skills.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge and practice of school policies including health related policies.Knowledge, skills and ability to perform first aid, nursing procedures and health treatments under the direct and indirect supervision of the RN.Ability and skills to organize and perform job duties with limited supervision.Skills, knowledge and ability with basic computer skills, word processing and data entry softwareAbility to follow standardized health procedures and to discern when to contact RN for advisement and collaboration on clinical issues.Ability and skills in interpersonal relations, problem solving, public relations, working with students and parents, prioritizing tasks and adjusting work schedule to accommodate competing demands.Ability to interpret a variety of written or oral instructionsAbility to write reports and correspondenceAbility to handle stressful situationsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and or in writing, to effectively present information and/or respond to questions from students, staff and parents or guardiansPHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to do the following: standing, sitting, walking, bending, and talking. Other requirements may include driving, lifting and/or carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling wheelchairs in excess of 100 pounds, using hands/ fingers for computer use, climbing stairs, reaching and twisting at the neck or waist. Specific corrected vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to change focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job include: Working inside and occasionally being outdoors, traveling to work locations, meeting deadlines with time constraints, working both alone and as a team member, managing multiple tasks, prioritizing work load, interruptions to work, possible conflict resolution with students, working in a building that are sometimes crowded. The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate but may vary. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids.Team Responsibilities: Works independently with limited daily supervision but in conjunction with RN(s) and entire school team, may need to assist co-workers or and work in multiple school sites.The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described withinthis job description are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.Effective: July 2015Terms and Conditions of Employment
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missoula, MT, 59801, US
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