HEALTH OFFICE ASSISTANT - Competitive
POSITION CLASS DEFINITION:
Essential nature of work, degree of difficulty and responsibility.
This is non-professional work assisting physicians and nurses in providing a variety of health services to public school students. Incumbents performs routine health-related absence screening duties and maintain records of pupil health examination programs. The position differs from that of a Registered Professional Nurse. (School) since there.is no responsibility for classroom instruction, application of professional nursing skills, or guidance of students or parents. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurses (School).
Incumbents may also assist in the administration of the compulsory education and related laws pertaining to issuance of working papers, athletic physical examinations, insurance records, etc. Supervision of others is not a function of the position. The incumbent does related work as required.
PRIMARY WORK ACTIVITIES:
Typical activities characteristic of the class.
-- Maintains log of students visiting the Health Office;
-- Assists school physician and/or a nurse in physical, visual, and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;
-- Follows established school procedures for care and reporting of injuries and illnesses;
-- Maintains cumulative health files for students;
-- Maintains attendance records, issues special passes and excuses, and makes related telephone calls to parents;
-- Prepares hearing, eyesight, and medical reports for transmission to parents;
-- Stores and inventories health office equipment;
-- Processes and files accident reports and insurance claims;
-- Telephones parents regarding health problems, absenteeism, accidents or related problems;
-- Aids with immunization clinics by recording inoculations;
-- Consults with the Registered Professional Nurse (School) regarding unusual or difficult problems;
-- Performs miscellaneous typing and clerical work as required;
-- Takes students' temperatures;
-- Accompanies female students during physicals performed by school physicians;
-- Schedules students, on daily basis, for routine screenings and physical examinations;
-- Performs simple routine screenings, e.g., height, weight;
-- Assists in routine housekeeping chores.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Summary of full performance level characteristics.
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF: routine health care techniques and their application in a school setting; office terminology and procedures;
ABILITY TO: make concise oral and written reports concerning health office activities and findings; keep accurate records; follow detailed oral and written instructions; type at an acceptable rate of speed; establish and maintain comfortable working relationships with students and others; write legibly; clerical aptitude.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, specialized background, training and experience.
- One (1) year of clerical experience assisting in office work and/or patient-contact services in a health facility, clinic, physician's office, or similar setting; OR
- Possession of a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in NYS and six (6) months of clerical experience assisting in office work and/or patient-contact services in a health facility, clinic, physician's office, or similar setting; OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of "A" and "B" above.