I. Position Title
Health Clerk Technician - Bilingual
II. Position Description
Under the general supervision of the school principal, appropriate medical Personnel or Program Coordinator, to perform and be trained in a variety of medical treatments and procedures necessary in providing specialized health care services to meet the medical and physical needs of all students including those with exceptional needs in accordance to state law and district policy; to act as an assistant to the school nurse and teachers in performing assigned tasks in English and (primary language) translation, which will make learning more effective for pupils, and to perform a variety of clerical duties including record keeping, filing, and typing; and to do other work as required.
Positions in this class are established to assist a health program coordinator, site administrator and staff, or school nurse in carrying out the objectives of the school/district health program. Incumbents often use independent judgment in performing general and specialized duties in caring for the physical and medical needs of all students. Duties may include administering first aid, CPR, providing specialized health care such as toileting, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, oxygen administration, and other services required by a medical doctor for which training is available through a physician or school nurse; recording various data on records and assisting with vision and hearing screening. Contact with students is continuous throughout the day with student supervision responsibilities in the absence of a supervising nurse, program coordinator, or site administrator.
III. Examples of Duties/Responsibilities
A. Administer first aid and CPR-E
B. Follow specific instructions of nurse and/or physician in caring for the medical and physical needs of all students-E
C. Provide specialized healthy care such as, but not limited to, toileting, catheterization, suction tracheotomies, utilization of ambu bag procedures in emergency situations, colostomy, iliostomy care, oxygen administration, order and care of supplies and equipment needed for specialized health care procedures, and other required medical procedures prescribed by a physician-E
D. Assist nurse in performing clerical and detail work involved in setting up a variety of clinics; dispense medication as directed including giving injections-E
E. Contact parents in medical emergencies-E
F. Follow up on required immunizations through letters, telephone and personal contacts with parents and medical professionals; type memos, lists, correspondence, reports, forms, and proof read same-E
G. Operate duplicating equipment and other standard office machines-E
H. Prepare bulletin boards
I. Prepare list of students with health concerns-E
J. Requisition supplies and materials-E
K. Maintain the health office in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner-E
L. Check and maintain school emergency first aid and earthquake kits-E
M. Correspond with physician regarding instructions for medication and specialized health care procedures and treatment to be administered at school-E
N. Supervise students and general vicinity in the nurses office during the absence of the nurse
O. Will translate written communications and provide oral translation in (primary language) - E
P. Perform other clerical duties as assigned
(E) - Essential
IV. Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
•Written and spoken English and (primary language) grammar and composition
•Basic principles and practices of first aid, CPR, and general health care procedures
•Clean and sterile treatment techniques
•Community emergency medical resources
•Basic concepts of child development and behavior
•Basic anatomy and physiology
•Childhood and adolescent illnesses and diseases
•Modern office procedures and practices
•Appropriate and standard English usage, spelling, punctuation, and mathematics
Ability to:
•Type at a speed of not less than fifteen (15) words per minute
•Analyze situations and initiate an effective course of action
•Learn and follow a variety of medical treatment and procedures of specialized health care services; i.e., CPR, first aid, catheterizations, suctioning, lifting, and toileting
•Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good relationships with students, parents, and site staff
•Prepare and maintain accurate health records and reports
•Learn the terminology and operation of a variety of health care equipment including the typewriter/word processor
•Read prescriptions and directions from the school nurse and physicians regarding treatment
•Learn immunization law and procedures and learn to identify communicable diseases and specialized health care procedures
Special Requirement
•Must be bilingual in Spanish; have the ability to read, write and translate written and oral (Spanish), and pass the District Bilingual Literacy and proficiency test.
Experience/Education:
•Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
•Experience: One (1) year of paid experience providing related health care service is required
License
•Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate; valid California Driver’s License; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) (may be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days after employment)
V. Position TitleWorking Conditions
    Environment
•Health office environment on school campus
•Indoor and outdoor school setting
Physical Abilities
•Adequate visual acuity with or without correction to monitor students
•Adequate hearing acuity and speaking ability to exchange information and provide assistance to students
•Bending, twisting at the waist for prolonged periods of time
•Lifting
•Gripping, grasping
•Pushing and pulling
•Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally
•Stooping, squatting
Hazards
•Exposure to illness, bodily fluids, waste materials

• Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or transcripts showing high school graduation date)
• Typing Certificate (Keyboarding/Typing Certificate 15 WPM or More must be a 5-minute timed typing test)