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DEFINITION To perform a variety of clerical duties involved in the maintenance of health records, referrals and reports at a school site; to administer routine first aid and assist in screening ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations; and to assist with healthtesting programs and other health-related services as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from an Assistant Principal and functional and technical supervision from the District Nurse EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES--Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain student health, immunization and emergency medical records; ensure that required records are on file for every student. Record accident and injury information from students and staff; record all health data in a timely manner. Administer medications prescribed for students in accordance with Education Code requirements Screen students referred to the Health Office; administer first aid; observe sick students; determine if additional or emergency care is required; communicate need for emergency or additional care to Principal or District Nurse; offer assurance to students until care is available Notify parents or parents' designees of student's injuries and/or communicate with parents to give or receive student health information. Perform techniques necessary to provide specialized physical health care services for individuals with exceptional needs. Order and maintain Health Office supplies and equipment; maintain Health Office in a clean and orderly condition. Prepare and distribute required reports; maintain daily logs for reimbursement, perform other clerical duties as necessary Coordinate, schedule and assist with school clinics, vision and hearing testing and approved programs by outside agencies Arrange for transportation for ill or injured students; may transport students when required Request homework assignments for students; assist home study teacher in coordinating assignments for students on extended absences Process athletic clearance forms; verify information provided by physician; ensure all forms relating to insurance and emergency information completed and assigned for all students Assist school office personnel with clerical duties as assigned. Perform related duties, responsibilities, and training as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: First aid principles and techniques, including CPR Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including telephone techniques and etiquette Principles and procedures of record keeping English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation Ability to: Learn and apply applicable sections of the State Education Code and pertinent health and safety regulations, i.e. child abuse reporting procedures Learn to perform techniques necessary to provide specialized physical health care services including procedures for catheterizations, ileostomies, colostomies, gastrostomies, asthma, diabetes, etc Administer first aid to ill or injured students Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals Understand and follow oral and written instructions Maintain records and prepare reports Perform clerical duties utilizing modern office equipment Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in course of work Adhere to strict rules of confidentiality regarding health records and other student information EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES--Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education One year of general clerical experience High school diploma or equivalent License or Certificate: Possession of a valid CPR and First Aide Certificate Possession of valid California Driver's LicenseLICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid California driver's license.Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.* Letter(s) of Recommendation* ResumeComments and Other InformationThe Shasta Union High School District (SUHSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family or marital status or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Section 504 Reasonable Accommodation: Principal Education Services 2200 Eureka Way, Suite B, Redding, CA 96001, (530) ###-#### Title IX Coordinator: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources 2200 Eureka Way, Suite B, Redding, CA 96001, (530) ###-####