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- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Kannapolis
Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
The school health clinical assistant is responsible for performance of clinical and administrative duties on the school health team to support whole child health and wellness initiatives. The clinical assistant provides ancillary support to nurses in the schools to support the successful operation of the school nurse office. The assistant works under the direct oversight of the school nurse for any clinical/medical tasks that are assigned and delegated.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operates in a supportive role by providing patient/client care activities as delegated by the RN
- Performs tasks such as collection of vital signs, medication administration, and completion of specialized healthcare procedures as delegated and directed by the school nurse following standards and processes established by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Provides basic first aid and response to minor illnesses
- Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy for compliance with NC DHHS, school district, and Cabarrus Health Alliance's policies and procedures
- Completes administrative tasks as assigned by the school nurse or school nurse supervisor
- Functions independently as the care manager in a heath room once all training is completed
- Assists the school nurse by providing necessary reports, statistical data, record audits, and quality assessments as requested
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Office Assistant. Current CPR certification. At-least 3 years of working as a Certified Nursing Assistant or a Medical Office Assistant. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- General knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health
- Knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to healthcare
- Knowledge of available resources and organizations
- Ability to secure the cooperation of students, to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships
- Must be able to accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions
Our Mission
To improve individual and comm unity health through services, education, and collaborative action.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
