Health Clerk/Office Aide - West Ridge Academy : Job Details

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Business Office ClerkDate Posted: 2/12/2024Location: West Ridge AcademyDate Available: 02/20/2024Health Clerk/Office Aide (173 Days) West Ridge Academy is looking for a motivated and highly-qualified candidate to join our team. West Ridge has an immediate need for a Health Clerk/Office Aide. We provide outstanding benefits, opportunities for development and advancement, and the most amazing school culture. Under the general guidance of the school's Office Manager, our Health Clerk/Office Aide helps provide direct health services to students and staff as delegated by District RN; promote preventive health practices for students; documenting student visits/treatments/outcomes; while providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student treatment and/or medications. West Ridge Academy is a K-8 Core Knowledge Charter School. We are a tuition-free open enrollment charter located in Greeley, CO. We feature small classrooms (capped at 28) where we teach character education through our eight Pillars of Virtue. Vision: To prepare each child to meet his or her highest academic potential and strongest character to ensure personal success. Mission: The West Ridge community is committed to working with families. Students and an exemplary staff of educators to create a rigorous, character-focused, academic learning environment using our eight pillars of virtue. Pillars of Virtue:

• Respect - Responsibility
• Gratitude - Community
• Self-Control - Integrity
• Compassion - Perseverance

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures
• Ensure all students are State compliant with Immunizations
• Serve as health advocate for students
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures
• Participate in the promotion of preventive health practices as directed by District RN
• Provide health counseling and instruction on an individual basis
• Serve as health liaison between school physicians, parents, and community
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and the medical and health care community as needed
• Communicate regularly with principal and lead nurse regarding health services issues
• Send out referrals for failed hearing/vision screenings. Update, track and login Infinite Campus
• Maintain AED equipment at campus/building
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the state and the district
• Sign off on field trips ensuring medical needs and delegations are covered
• Ensure all student athletes are eligible by recording dates of physicals to Sports Log
• Assist RN and Administrators in obtaining and interpreting student health data for Child Find, Special education assessments and 504 accommodation plans
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
• Report potential health and safety hazards to Principal and/or Executive Director
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
• Comply with all FERPA laws
• Comply with mandatory CART reporting
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Maintain composure in a stressful situation
• Familiarity with Infinite Campus (Preferred)
• Ability to work under a minimum amount of supervision
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Willingness to assume positive intent and discuss issues with parties involved.

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR Certification (American Red Cross)
• Successful completion of State Medication Training for School Aged Children (COTRAIN)
• Successful completion of School Health Clerk Class within 1 year (through District)

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Salary: Starting at $18/Hr + Benefits Benefits: Employer provided Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-term Disability Short-term Disability Paid time off Colorado PERA Contribution