Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To provide clinic assistance to the school community during school hours for the safety and well-being of the students. Reports directly to the Principal.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Conducts emergency care and first aid to students for accidents and illnesses during school hours.
- Maintains detailed student health records regarding clinic visits, medical difficulties of students, screening results, physical examinations, and immunization records.
- Ensures that state and local health requirements are met by students and teachers. Is knowledgeable about the contents of the Virginia School Health Guidelines.
- Makes health appraisals through observation, interview, analysis of health records, and consults with administrators, faculty and parents.
- Acts as a resource to faculty regarding health education.
- Coordinates all health screenings (i.e., vision, hearing, and scoliosis).
- Keeps inventory and orders supplies (within the budget allotted) when needed.
- Follows the Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen requirements.
- Respects the confidentiality of information this position becomes privy to when dealing with students.
- Accepts other miscellaneous duties related to health/clinic care as defined by the principal.
- Attends Diocesan training and meetings.