Health Assistant

2 weeks ago

Tucson, Arizona, United States Tucson Unified School District Full time

SUMMARY

Assists the school nurse in maintaining a comprehensive school health program. Cares for the health needs of students at a TUSD school under the direct/indirect supervision of the school nurse. Performs the essential duties and functions of a health assistant: attending to urgent medical need, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records and health folders, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, and routine clerical duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

One year of experience in a school health environment, or health care setting such as: health assistant, patient care technician, teacher assistant with medically fragile students or similar

Knowledge of the universal precautions for handling body fluids

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

CPR and First Aid Certification.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Three years of experience in a health care setting or school health environment

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

CPR and First Aid Certification must be submitted at the time of hire. Certification must be maintained current during the course of employment 

Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [AZ Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCS-Provider ID Number

Health Services orientation/training

COMMENTS

Effective: SCHOOL YEAR 
Location: Health Services - Multiple Sites - District Wide
Classification: White Collar 

CURRENT VACANCIES:

This is a list of current Health Assistant vacancies, listed alphabetically by site with FTE. The list is subject to change daily:

  • Hollinger K-8 School - Ajo & 6th Ave Area FTE - 7.5 hours per day

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

To view the full job description, please visit our website.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

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