Health Administrative Assistant

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Health Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Principal 

Supervises: None

Qualifications:       

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Administrative assistant experience preferred.
3. Previous health services experience preferred.
4. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To assist in providing quality care to students, keep accurate records for state reporting and maintain an up to date and well-equipped clinic.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Keeps abreast of current Health Service Policies and procedures. Assists in care of students under supervision of Nurse.
2. Generates District Student Information System reports on student permissions, chronic illnesses and emergency contacts each semester as requested. Disseminate reports annually or as directed by Nurse.
3. Verifies, records and follows up on required immunizations. Reports to principal each semester or as directed. Completes OK State Immunization reports as requested.
4. Prepares weekly medication sheets, clinic statistics and yearly clinic reports as directed by Nurse.
5. Keeps health records, forms and teaching materials up to date, organized and accessible for Nurse.
6. Assists with records results of screenings, immunization clinics and other clinic programs as directed by Nurse. Prepares follow-up reports and referral letters as directed by Nurse
7. Maintains effective public relations.
8. Demonstrates effective clinical communication with students, teachers, patrons and other district health clinics. Participates in telephone calls, emails, newsletters and district collaboration as directed by Nurse.
9. Maintains and updates site Health Services website as directed by Nurse.
10. Maintains health clinic supplies and equipment. Checks expiration dates. Completes yearly inventory and clinic supply order. Assist with reception and organization of supplies as directed by Nurse. Arranges for repair and/or re-calibration of equipment.
11. Promotes healthy lifestyle by example and attitude.
12. Participates in CPR, First Aid, Diabetes and Asthma training at least biannually. Prepares for and participates in OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen programs and record keeping as directed by Nurse.
13. Prepares for and assists with classroom educational programs as directed by Nurse.
14. Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:  Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements:  Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements:  Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.