MT. PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Health Clerk
Report Identification Code: mphck

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of “Health Clerk” is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support in meeting the health needs of students; documenting and maintaining student health information required by Federal/State/Local agencies; and providing, under direct supervision, appropriate care and/or first aid for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students as may be required.

Essential Job Functions:
•Administers medication under written direction of a doctor, and first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
•Compiles data for reports (e.g. monthly status reports, logs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the pupil services office in preparation of required documentation.
•Prepares documentation (e.g. Immunization certificates, medical emergency cards, incident reports, inventory supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
•Researches student absences through phone calls to parent/guardians for the purpose of providing student attendance accounting.

Other Job Functions:
•Assists contracted nurse for the purpose of providing hearing, vision, and/or scoliosis screenings.
•Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
•Cleans work areas (e.g. sinks, counters, cots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment.
•Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the school site in maintaining students’ files and providing materials.
•Refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing additional information to the parent and/or physician.
•Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Job Requirements – Qualifications:
•Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge to perform basic math including fractions, percents, and ratios; to read a variety of manuals; write correspondence, memos, reports, etc., usually in prescribed formats, and/or speak before groups in English; to apply common sense understanding of detailed multi-step instructions in a combination of written, oral and diagrammatic form.

Skills to perform multiple specialized and/or technical tasks. Specific skills to apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations and /or laws; communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; operate standard office equipment; perform basic first aid and health care; perform standard clerical procedures; prepare and maintain accurate records.

Abilities to deal with a level of complexity of tasks that require significant flexibility with people; interaction with persons and/or requests that frequently change; discretion, independent action and/or judgment with regards to working with people. Specific abilities to adhere to safety practices; be attentive to detail; meet deadlines and schedules; be flexible.

•Responsibility: In relationship to – Overall scope of responsibility is moderate.

•Working Environment: The job functions are generally performed in an indoor environment with the requirement to have the following significant physical abilities; reaching, handling, and/or feeling; sensory speaking, hearing and visual.

•Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

•Experience Requirements: No previous job related experience is a prerequisite.

•Licensing, Certifications, Testing Requirements: Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance; Tuberculosis clearance.

•Other Requirements: To be trained in CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens.