Purpose Statement: 

The job of Office Asst 4 / Health Clerk is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the school site operations with specific responsibilities for administering first aid/CPR, 504 accommodations, immunization compliance, health screenings, attendance compliance, maintaining health room and first aid supplies and materials, and other duties as delegated by the school nurse. This job reports to the Building principal and nurse.

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid in accordance with the level of training provided by the school nurse for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists schools with immunization compliance issues for the purpose of following district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assists the school nurse in scheduling and performing health screenings (e.g. lice, vision, hearing, scoliosis, height/weight, etc.) for the purpose of identifying health concerns and/or delivering school health services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Conducts preliminary evaluation of students referred to the health room and refers to the school nurse if necessary for the purpose of ensuring their safety and/or referring to a medical professional for review and/or services.
• Follows Utah County Health Department guidelines for infectious diseases for the purpose of ensuring the health and safety of students and staff.
• Maintains AED record-keeping for the purpose of documenting the operation and use of AED equipment.
• Maintains student confidentiality for the purpose of complying with FERPA and HIPPA.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and materials, including first aid kits, and places orders as needed for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all student interactions for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a neat and orderly health room for the purpose of maintaining an efficient and effective work environment.
• Notifies school nurse and principal of severe injuries, illness, unexcused absences, or unusual incidents for the purpose of coordinating follow-up treatment and services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides direct support to students with 504 accommodations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with 504 plans and federal guidelines.
• Reports suspected child abuse and notifies assigned site administrator and school nurse for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.