What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Assistant position at J.O. Combs Unified School District?
- You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
- School and Summer Breaks off work
- We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits
- Arizona State Retirement System benefits
- Administer mandated screenings (e.g. hearing, vision, scoliosis, lice checks, blood pressure, immunizations, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the nurse and meeting requirements.
- Advises in the enrollment of students for the purpose of ensuring proper immunization history and verification of immunizations, and/or conveying or receiving information.
- Assist nurses, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and/or testing at school site.
- Consults with the RN regarding a variety of issues (e.g. emergency situations, neglect/abuse, assessment needs, infectious/contagious diseases,) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety and/or health care concerns, minimizing infection and complying with the law.
- Distributes district approved educational and instructional materials for the purpose of instructing teachers, students and/or parents on a variety of health subjects.
- Follows universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times for the purpose of minimizing the risk of transmitting contagious and/or infectious disease.
- Maintains confidentiality of students and student records at all times for the purpose of abiding by legal and professional standards.
- Maintains inventory of school health and first aid supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed.
- Maintains medical emergency cards and health records (e.g. mandated screening, immunization records, medication logs, accident reports, daily logs) for the purpose of resolving discrepancies in records and/or providing information required by legal and professional standards.
- Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services staff.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. rescreen lists, student records, accident reports, notices, periodic and year-end reports) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations, documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
- Reports unsafe environment conditions in the building or grounds to the principal for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students and staff.
- Responds to inquiries of students, staff and parents for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
- Schedules screenings for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established regulations.
- Supervises students for the purpose of monitoring students referred for illness.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Medical Assistant Certificate preferred
- CPR Certification for Health Care Provider
- First Aid Certification
- Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Knowledge of medical technology as related to specific job functions
- General Clerical skills with computer data entry experience preferred
- Ability to relate and communicate with teachers, parents, students, all school employees and the general public
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
- Knowledge of school practices and procedures; public school experience preferred
- Knowledge and use of general office machines and equipment
- Bi-lingual ability preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Employer's name and address
- Job Title
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Start and end dates (month and year)
- Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week.) Substitute positions receive part-time credit.
- Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diploma's
- Please attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have it
- Please attach other required documents specific for this position
JobID: 561
Position Type:
Health/Medical/Health Assistant
Health/Medical/Health Assistant
Date Posted:
4/21/2026
4/21/2026
Location:
Simonton Elementary School
Simonton Elementary School
Date Available:
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at hr@jocombs.org.
About Us
J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.
Position: Health Assistant
Salary Schedule/Base Hourly Rate (Subject to Change): Support Staff Schedule/$17.36
Work Calendar: 10 months, 193 days
Hours: 7.5 hours/day
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits: The first of the month following date of hire
Reports to: Principal / District Nurse
Why Work for Us
About the Role
The Health Assistant provides clerical/clinical support in addressing the health needs of students; and provides appropriate care and/ or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students as may be required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
What You Need
Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling. Crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 10% walking and 40% standing.
Work Environment
The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, some hazardous conditions, and in a clean atmosphere.
How to Apply
Apply Online
Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied.
If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education towards your salary. (Substitute positions are paid at the base rate for the position.) Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position.
Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below. Please note: If you were employed by the same employer and had different job positions or different full-time or part-time status, each change should be included as a new position.
Additional Information:
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-987-5300.
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