HEALTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN at Lynwood Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
UNOFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, OFFICIAL documents/ transcripts will be required for employment processing. For more information on required documents, please refer to the Initial Qualifications.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Health Services TechnicianBargaining Unit: California School Employees Association |
Class Code: 553000 |
LYNWOOD USD
Revision Date: May 17, 2006
Revision Date: May 17, 2006
SALARY RANGE |
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| $16.91 - $20.60 Hourly $1,352.77 - $1,648.15 Biweekly $2,931.00 - $3,571.00 Monthly $35,172.00 - $42,852.00 Annually |
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of clerical and technical duties related to mandated health screening programs; obtain and maintain student health records, referrals and reports; monitor and implement district health policies and procedures in elementary, middle and high schools; administer routine first aid to students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Health Services Technician is the entry-level classification in the series. Incumbents are responsible for performing clerical and technical duties in support of mandated health screening programs. The Senior Health Services Technician is the experienced-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform a variety of technical duties and possess knowledge of District health policies and procedures.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Health Services Technician is the entry-level classification in the series. Incumbents are responsible for performing clerical and technical duties in support of mandated health screening programs. The Senior Health Services Technician is the experienced-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform a variety of technical duties and possess knowledge of District health policies and procedures.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Implement and monitor mandated immunization and physical exam requirements; distribute and follow-up on return of immunization records and physical examination forms for each student; assure compliance with State and federal laws and District policies and procedures.
Provide parents with a variety of health forms and documents; interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, programs and regulations; arrange for exclusion of students whose parents or guardians fail to return forms and records.
Establish and maintain cumulative health and immunization record files for each student; reconcile student health records with student enrollment records; review immunization records and maintain related data.
Compile data for State, County and District reports of site health issues including results on screenings, vision and hearing reports, annual immunization records and annual physical examination records; prepare list of students with health problems and students exempt for physical education participation.
Maintain inventory and order first aid supplies; distribute first aide kits to appropriate site or office location; requisition health office supplies as necessary.
Initiate and receive telephone calls; notify parents of student illness and injury; contact emergency medical services as directed by an administrator.
Prepare and distribute a variety of health-related reports, notices and referrals; type a variety of lists, forms, records, notices and correspondence; maintain confidentiality of student medical and health information.
Screen students' medical conditions; administer minor first aid to ill and injured children; distribute adhesive bandages, ice and compresses as necessary; evaluate emergency situations; perform routine first aid and CPR as needed.
Administer prescribed medications according to physicians and parent's instructions; contact physicians to verify instructions for dispensing medications; dispense medications based on established District procedures as directed; maintain related records.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine and a computer and assigned software.
Assist in the preparation, arrangements and implementation of health testing programs and immunizations; maintain related records.
Report suspected contagious and communicable diseases to appropriate authorities and District personnel; notify parents of cases of communicable diseases at school as necessary.
Refer suspected child abuse or serious illnesses and injuries to school official.
OTHER DUTIES:
Attend meetings and conferences related to assigned activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Implement and monitor mandated immunization and physical exam requirements; distribute and follow-up on return of immunization records and physical examination forms for each student; assure compliance with State and federal laws and District policies and procedures.
Provide parents with a variety of health forms and documents; interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, programs and regulations; arrange for exclusion of students whose parents or guardians fail to return forms and records.
Establish and maintain cumulative health and immunization record files for each student; reconcile student health records with student enrollment records; review immunization records and maintain related data.
Compile data for State, County and District reports of site health issues including results on screenings, vision and hearing reports, annual immunization records and annual physical examination records; prepare list of students with health problems and students exempt for physical education participation.
Maintain inventory and order first aid supplies; distribute first aide kits to appropriate site or office location; requisition health office supplies as necessary.
Initiate and receive telephone calls; notify parents of student illness and injury; contact emergency medical services as directed by an administrator.
Prepare and distribute a variety of health-related reports, notices and referrals; type a variety of lists, forms, records, notices and correspondence; maintain confidentiality of student medical and health information.
Screen students' medical conditions; administer minor first aid to ill and injured children; distribute adhesive bandages, ice and compresses as necessary; evaluate emergency situations; perform routine first aid and CPR as needed.
Administer prescribed medications according to physicians and parent's instructions; contact physicians to verify instructions for dispensing medications; dispense medications based on established District procedures as directed; maintain related records.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine and a computer and assigned software.
Assist in the preparation, arrangements and implementation of health testing programs and immunizations; maintain related records.
Report suspected contagious and communicable diseases to appropriate authorities and District personnel; notify parents of cases of communicable diseases at school as necessary.
Refer suspected child abuse or serious illnesses and injuries to school official.
OTHER DUTIES:
Attend meetings and conferences related to assigned activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
(Qualifications are required unless otherwise stated)
(Qualifications are required unless otherwise stated)
- Graduation from high school (or equivalent).
- Course work in health, biology, physiology, or related field is desirable but not required.
- Two years of experience working in a health care environment providing health care services to patients.
- Experience providing health care services in a public school district is desirable but not required.
- Valid first aid and CPR certificate issued from an authorized agency
- Valid California Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
Clean and sterile treatment techniques.
Operation of a computer and data entry techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate with others regarding a variety of health-related activities or concerns.
Provide consultation to parents, students, teachers, and others.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain District health policies.
Learn applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Screen students for various health and safety concerns.
Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Administer first aid and CPR.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records related to assigned activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
Subject to emergency medical situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and screen health conditions.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
HAZARDS:
Contact with blood and other body fluids.
Potential for contact with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Basic health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
Clean and sterile treatment techniques.
Operation of a computer and data entry techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate with others regarding a variety of health-related activities or concerns.
Provide consultation to parents, students, teachers, and others.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain District health policies.
Learn applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Screen students for various health and safety concerns.
Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Administer first aid and CPR.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records related to assigned activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
Subject to emergency medical situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and screen health conditions.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
HAZARDS:
Contact with blood and other body fluids.
Potential for contact with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE JULY 1, 2022 BY 4:30 PM SUBSTITUTE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Substitute Work Assignments may be available immediately upon completing the application and/or testing process. For these work assignments, priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit their application first, pass the initial qualifications and submitted all the required document(s)/certification(s). Recruitments that state "Continuous" as the closing date or application deadline are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a Continuous recruitment is closed. THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY POINT IN TIME. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. • Two (2) years of experience working in a health care environment providing health care services to patients. • Experience providing health care services in a public school district is desirable but not required. • Course work in health, biology, physiology, or related field is desirable but not required. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. • First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency. • Valid California Class C Driver's License. • Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record will be REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the “Initial Qualifications” section below. OPTION 1: Scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form upon submission of your application by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, in person, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. Copies will be made. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered. *** WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING *** OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS/ TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED. Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents /transcripts will be required. OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE JULY 1, 2022 BY 4:30 PM SUBSTITUTE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Substitute Work Assignments may be available immediately upon completing the application and/or testing process. For these work assignments, priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit their application first, pass the initial qualifications and submitted all the required document(s)/certification(s). Recruitments that state "Continuous" as the closing date or application deadline are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a Continuous recruitment is closed. THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY POINT IN TIME. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from High School OR General Education Development (GED) equivalent. • Two (2) years of experience working in a health care environment providing health care services to patients. • Experience providing health care services in a public school district is desirable but not required. • Course work in health, biology, physiology, or related field is desirable but not required. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. • First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency. • Valid California Class C Driver's License. • Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record will be REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS: Unofficial documents/ transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents/transcripts will be required for employment processing, if it is not submitted. For more information on required documents, please refer to the “Initial Qualifications” section below. OPTION 1: Scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form upon submission of your application by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, in person, to the Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. Copies will be made. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered. *** WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING *** OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS/ TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED. Unofficial documents/transcripts will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents /transcripts will be required. OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
You must submit the following documentation(s)/certification(s) prior to or by the application closing date:
• Original High School diploma OR a GED OR unofficial/official transcripts from high school OR college that denotes graduation from high school OR a college degree (AA or Higher). OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Education and/or Work Experience sections of your application. Your Education and/or Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
You must submit the following documentation(s)/certification(s) prior to or by the application closing date:
• Original High School diploma OR a GED OR unofficial/official transcripts from high school OR college that denotes graduation from high school OR a college degree (AA or Higher). OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING, IF IT IS NOT SUBMITTED.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Education and/or Work Experience sections of your application. Your Education and/or Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Application Deadline
7/1/2022 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/20/2021
Contact
Elva Ruiz
310 886 1611
310 886 1611
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$16.91 - $20.60 Hourly
Length of Work Year
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME AND/OR SUBSTITUTE POSITION: SIX (6), SEVEN (7) OR EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TEN (10), ELEVEN (11) OR TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.
Employment Type
Full and Part Time