TITLE : Health Services Associate
POSTION TYPE : ASOC / Class V
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS :
Required :
1. High School Diploma HiSET or G.E.D.
2. Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
3. Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant.
4. Prior health care experience in a clinical setting.
5. One of the following : (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education or (2) associates degree or higher or (3) Para educator certification from Board of Educational Examiners or (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test or (5) a passing score on the AcuPlacer test.
Preferred Experience and Education :
1. Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office tools and district software programs.
2. Experience working in pediatrics or public health.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities :
1. Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
2. Oral and written communication skills.
3. Skills in oral and written communications.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality with students staff and parents.
5. Successful completion of state-approved medication administration course (can be done upon hire)
BASIC FUNCTION :
Provide clerical and patient care support to students and staff under the direction of the school nurse.
The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the health services department and building assignment. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Provide First Aid within limits outlined by the health office guidelines and in accordance with skills taught in approved First Aid and CPR courses.
2. Administer medications and accurately record administrations according to health office guidelines.
3. Contact school nurse when major illnesses or serious injuries of students or school personnel occur.
4. Contact parents of ill or injured students in accordance with established health office guidelines and if necessary prepare student to be transported.
5. Communicate with appropriate school personnel regarding disposition of students sent to the health office.
6. Record health office visits student symptoms and the disposition of students sent to the health office.
7. Assist the school nurse in recording immunization needs of students.
8. Assist with health screening activities.
9. Maintain and file health office records.
10. Maintain a clean and organized health office environment.
11. Assist with toileting and personal hygiene needs of students.
12. Perform medical procedures and tasks delegated by the school nurse.
13. Assist when emergencies arise.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position) :
DEPARTMENT : Health Services
REPORTS TO : Health Services Supervisor
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM : School Nurse Building Administrator
BARGAINING GROUP : DMEA
FLSA STATUS : Non Exempt
FT / PT : Full time
DAYS : 190 HOURS : 7.5
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Frequent : standing walking bending stooping reaching pushing pulling lifting (50lbs) and carrying (25 feet).
Occasional : sitting climbing stairs driving.
WORKING CONDITIONS : Constant inside
Occasional outside
Extremes of Temperature / Humidity
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and / or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and / or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By : MK
Date : 11 / 07 / 25
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Environmental Safety,Graduate Engineering,Consumer Durables,Export Documentation,Assembling
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Service Associate • Des Moines, Iowa, USA