JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receptionist:
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of students and school personnel information.
• Understands, accepts, and abides by the school’s 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 children’s 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 prescriber’s written order and parent’s 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.