Health Assistant - Utterback MS #8011

Position:

Health Assistant

• Utterback MS #8011

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

123241

County:

Pima

Posted:

May 06, 2024

Contact Information:

Tucson Unified School District

1010 E. Tenth St

Tucson, Arizona 85719

District Website

Contact:

Hilda Lujan

Phone: 5202256133

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

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: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Location:Utterback Middle School

• 36th St. & Campbell Area

Classification: White Collar

FTE: .875 - 7 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

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.

Other:

Job Contact Information

Name: Careers Team

Phone: 520-225-6035

Email: careers@tusd1.org

Apply at: https://jobs.tusd1.org/

Pay Range: $17.49 to $20.31/hour