Clinical Assistant
About the Employer
Job Title: Clinic Assistant
Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Preferred Qualifications:
* One (1) year of experience and/or training in the medical field or working with children.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Clear and concise oral and written communication skills;
* Organizational and management skills;
* Mathematical skills.
* Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
* Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
* Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
* Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
* Ability to work independently to provide care to students under the direction and supervision of a school nurse.
* Ability to handle material and people by lifting, pushing, bending, or stretching.
* Ability to administer first aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Responsibilities:
* Administer first aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines and in accordance with procedures in the Clinic Assistant Manual.
* Provide health care and medication administration to students under the direction and training of the Registered Nurse per Florida State Statue and the Lee County School Board Guidelines.
* Administration may include diabetic insulin, seizure, asthma, and allergy medications as ordered by a licensed healthcare provider.
* Collaborate with school personnel, nurses, and parents to ensure that the medical needs of all students are addressed.
* Assist students with health and hygiene matters as needed to allow appropriate participation in the classroom.
* Maintain accurate electronic and written records and assist in the maintenance and filing of student health records.
* Conduct health screening procedures as directed by the school nurse, such as vision, height, weight, dental, pediculosis, and scoliosis screenings.
* Monitor students with minor health conditions.
* Observe and report to the school nurse, guidance counselor, and school administrator any unusual physical or behavioral conditions of a student.
* Adhere to all district safety guidelines and regulations.
* Assist in other areas of General or Exceptional Student Education (ESE) settings as directed after appropriate training for medical-related issues.
* Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Federally Approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Additional Job Information:
* Salary: $17.42
* Hours: 7 hours
* Days: 190 days
Compensation: Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.