School Health Clerk

Job Summary: 

• Administer routine and minor first aid to students.
• Report statistics of student accidents, illness and immunizations for the school nurse on a manual or automated system.
• Compose and send written notices about health activities and concerns to students and parents as required.
• Initiate and maintain contact with parents by phone as needed to communicate health-related concerns and updates.
• Dispense medication to students as prescribed by the student’s doctor, according to District policy.
• Maintain close communication with the school nurse on proper procedures to be used in dealing with health problems and activities.
• Works closely with teachers, counselors, administrators and parents on the health care needs of students.
• Perform other health service duties as assigned by the nurse.
• Participate in available training in order to meet new technology standards.
• Participate in health-care related training to meet standards and implement protocols.
• Maintains accurate routine records.
• Dedication to providing the highest level of customer service to the school community.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with students, parents, and school staff members.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Display flexibility and openness to change.
• Ability to initiate tasks based on situational needs.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing staff development and dedication to continuous professional growth.
• Ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations and respond in crisis situations.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

• Previous work in a school health office setting preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with emergencies and special health needs of students.
• Knowledge of data privacy and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Dedication to providing the highest level of customer service to the school community.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with students, parents, and school staff members.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Display flexibility and openness to change.
• Ability to initiate tasks based on situational needs.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing staff development and dedication to continuous professional growth.
• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines.
• LPN or RN Certification preferred, but not required.
   

Building/Site:  Orono Schumann Elementary School

Salary/Wage:  starting at $18.89
Certification Differential:  RN + $2.50/hour
                                            LPN + $1.50/hour
 
Schedule:  6.5 hours/day  178 days/year (student days)
 
Bargaining Group and Level:  ESP Responsibility Level III

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at:     http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website:  www.orono.k12.mn.us

Contact:
Corinna Graner, Director of Special Services
952-449-8377  corinna.graner@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370  scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us