Health Secretary - 9 Month - McKinley at SchoolSpring · Cedar…

Summary: Cedar Rapids Community School District operates public schools and provides educational and student support services. The Health Secretary will provide routine and emergency health support for students, administer medications, maintain health records and supplies, perform related clerical duties, and coordinate with school nurses, staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities:
- Care for routine student illnesses and injuries in the health office
- Triage and initial care of students with potentially life threatening illnesses and injuries
- Identify students with health problems and refer to/consult with school nurse
- Document all student visits to the health office according to District and health services policies and procedures
- Assist students with hygiene/activities of daily living
- Active communication with students, school nurse, staff, and parent/ guardian
- Administer medications to students according to District and health services policies and procedures
- Willingness to learn and perform special procedures (ie. gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, diabetes procedures, etc.)
- Perform clerical functions related to the health services program
- Maintain student health records
- Maintain health office and supplies
- Assist in coordinating health screening programs
- Attend in-service programs
- Act as an emergency responder for the building
- Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
- Other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Current certification in First-Aid, and CPR/AED, or complete training if not certified
- Certification in Medication Administration after employee begins
- Interest in working with young people
- Handle confidential information in an ethical manner
- Efficient clerical skills in typing, recording, filing and telephone skills
- Ability to use good decision-making skills regarding communication with students, school nurse, other health service personnel, administration, teaching faculty, and parents
- Able to work in cooperation with administrative, health service personnel, secretarial, and teaching staff
- Ability to multi task and work effectively in a distracting environment, possibly with frequent interruptions, while being responsive to student and family needs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
- Ability to work under potentially moderate levels of stress
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Preferred Qualifications:
- Some medical background or work experience in a health clinic may be beneficial

Required Skills: First Aid Certification, CPR/AED Certification, Medication Administration, Health Records Management, Clerical Skills