Clinic Assistant (Anticipated Vacancy)

Indeed and SchoolSpring users: Please click here to apply for this position.All other users, please click on the Apply For This Position link on the right side of this webpage to complete an employment application.Job DescriptionPosition Title: Clinic AssistantSalary Schedule: PCSD Classified/CLSSDepartment: School SupportJob CodeReports To: Nurse SupervisorWork Schedule: 181 days per year/8 hours per dayGrade/Level: CLSS/FLSA: Non-Exempt/Compensable Time EligiblePrimary Function: Assist school nurses in providing basic health services to students at school-based clinics. Knowledge of basic health office practices, terminology, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to operate a computer and assigned software. Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.Working Conditions: Physical Demands:Office Environment/School ClinicDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboardConstant InterruptionsHearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materialsPotential exposure to infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluidsSitting for extended periods of timeBending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materialsLifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.Ability to assist students in emergency situations requiring a quick pace traversing stairs or hills.QualificationsMinimum of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate requiredMust possess First Aid and CPR CertificateHealth/first aid field experience, including some training and experience in pediatrics and emergency medical careTraining in blood-borne pathogen procedures is desirableThe Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.Essential FunctionsPerforms routine clinical services as required, including basic health assessment and first aid, and follows up in a user-friendly clinic environmentMonitors and maintains clinic records.Assist with any student emergency and notify appropriate personnel in an effective and timely manner.Assist school nurse with student screenings.Encourages and promotes health education and wellness through best-practice clinic interventions in accordance with health policies, goals, and objectives of the nursing programAssist with communicable disease prevention and control by good recordkeeping and reporting cases to Lead Nurse.Assists in monitoring immunization records and acts as a resource regarding current immunization practicesManages and supports students with chronic diseases and disabilities, communicating effectively with parents/guardians and related staffNotifies parents, guardians, and appropriate school personnel in a timely manner using effective communication skills regarding illness, accidents, etc.Communicates with nursing supervisor, lead nurse, principal, and other staff members regarding school health issuesDemonstrates good organizational and time management skillsCompletes assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely mannerLifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designeeApplicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.Vacancies are posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies are posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.