What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Assistant position at City of Waterbury-Mayor's Office?
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2659
Open Competitive Examination For
PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT
SALARY: $20.76 ~ $30.58/hr.
Non-Exempt, 35 hrs. /wk.
Paid Bi-weekly (NOTE
NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RANGE.
Fringe Benefits
: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Days; paid Personal Days.
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
Applications
May be obtained by visiting our website at [www.waterburyct.org](http://www.waterburyct.org/) or at the Civil Service Office, Chase
Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT
06702 and
must be on file by 4:30 p.m. on:
UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
IMPORTANT
:
Veterans
EXAMPLES OF WORK
:
(Illustrative only)
Maintains confidential student health records; Prepares student to see school nurse, collects and records data for health history to include height, weight, vital signs, medication history and allergies, as indicated; Prepares room for treatments based on reason for student visit including setting up equipment for breathing treatment, blood glucose monitoring, tube feeds and other duties as assigned; Prepares medical record for visit, reviewing protocols due, and communicates these to the nurse; Under the direction of a school nurse, assists patient in identifying and seeking help for specific problems, provides education regarding health issues, and enters information into online referral system for recommended follow-up services in the community; Schedules additional laboratory tests and makes outside referral appointments as directed by the school nurse and records pertinent data in the medical record; Assists the school nurse in contacting medical providers and students or their families for follow-up on missing documentation, missed appointments, recall testing, and outside referral appointments
;
Assists with various prevention clinics inclusive of but not limited to flu shot clinics, scoliosis screening clinics, hearing and vision screening clinics and medical or social services provided by external health care providers; Participates in the orientation of new personnel to Public Health Assistants' functions; Prepares and maintains daily records for the School Nurse; Assists in and documents the administration of State of Connecticut mandated health screenings; Performs first aid and initial documentation of complaints; Performs Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), naloxone (Narcan ) administration and use of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on individuals in emergency situations; Sets up medical equipment, cleans it after use and stores it securely; Reviews student immunization record to identify outstanding requirements; Updates documentation on health records as delegated by the School Nurse electronically using a platform for electronic medical records and/or on paper; Compiles statistical information, maintains records and submits reports to School Nurse; Prepares, distributes and collects various public health reports and correspondence to administrators, parents, students, doctors and colleagues;
Maintains the limited operation of the health office in absence of School Nurse; Maintains safe and clean work area; Organizes and maintains health offi e materials and orders and picks up supplies when needed. Routinely stocks rooms, orders necessary supplies and cleans nursing exam area between patients following OSHA exposure control guidelines. Maintains inventory of nursing medications, instruments and equipment.
Receive forms and input data into electronic student records in a timely manner as directed by the school nurse for clinic visits, new student transfers, medicine usage, student physicals, immunizations, and information from health c
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2659
Open Competitive Examination For
PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT
SALARY: $20.76 ~ $30.58/hr.
Non-Exempt, 35 hrs. /wk.
Paid Bi-weekly (NOTE
NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RANGE.
Fringe Benefits
: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Days; paid Personal Days.
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
Applications
May be obtained by visiting our website at [www.waterburyct.org](http://www.waterburyct.org/) or at the Civil Service Office, Chase
Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT
06702 and
must be on file by 4:30 p.m. on:
UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
IMPORTANT
:
Veterans
- Veterans points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
:
(Illustrative only)
Maintains confidential student health records; Prepares student to see school nurse, collects and records data for health history to include height, weight, vital signs, medication history and allergies, as indicated; Prepares room for treatments based on reason for student visit including setting up equipment for breathing treatment, blood glucose monitoring, tube feeds and other duties as assigned; Prepares medical record for visit, reviewing protocols due, and communicates these to the nurse; Under the direction of a school nurse, assists patient in identifying and seeking help for specific problems, provides education regarding health issues, and enters information into online referral system for recommended follow-up services in the community; Schedules additional laboratory tests and makes outside referral appointments as directed by the school nurse and records pertinent data in the medical record; Assists the school nurse in contacting medical providers and students or their families for follow-up on missing documentation, missed appointments, recall testing, and outside referral appointments
;
Assists with various prevention clinics inclusive of but not limited to flu shot clinics, scoliosis screening clinics, hearing and vision screening clinics and medical or social services provided by external health care providers; Participates in the orientation of new personnel to Public Health Assistants' functions; Prepares and maintains daily records for the School Nurse; Assists in and documents the administration of State of Connecticut mandated health screenings; Performs first aid and initial documentation of complaints; Performs Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), naloxone (Narcan ) administration and use of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on individuals in emergency situations; Sets up medical equipment, cleans it after use and stores it securely; Reviews student immunization record to identify outstanding requirements; Updates documentation on health records as delegated by the School Nurse electronically using a platform for electronic medical records and/or on paper; Compiles statistical information, maintains records and submits reports to School Nurse; Prepares, distributes and collects various public health reports and correspondence to administrators, parents, students, doctors and colleagues;
Maintains the limited operation of the health office in absence of School Nurse; Maintains safe and clean work area; Organizes and maintains health offi e materials and orders and picks up supplies when needed. Routinely stocks rooms, orders necessary supplies and cleans nursing exam area between patients following OSHA exposure control guidelines. Maintains inventory of nursing medications, instruments and equipment.
Receive forms and input data into electronic student records in a timely manner as directed by the school nurse for clinic visits, new student transfers, medicine usage, student physicals, immunizations, and information from health c
Salary : $21 - $31
