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Santa Cruz School

Catholic School Job Description

Job Title: Health Clerk Status: part time

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department/Location: Santa Cruz Catholic School / Tucson AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Principal or Assistant Principal is responsible for providing care for the health and welfare of the students and staff. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "...Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Consult on a regular basis with the Principal or Assistant principal on all matters pertaining to health needs both of students and staff.
• Maintain and update emergency contact information for students and staff.
• In accordance with accepted health standards, maintain the school clinic, ensuring necessary emergency supplies and cleanliness at all times.
• Evaluate illness and injuries; provide emergency first aid for illness and injury; call for emergency services and notify parents as necessary.
• Review and maintain all health records including immunization forms, physicals, maintain manual/computer documentation of health and other history of students as required.
• Assist in the preparation of state required reports; Immunization Data Report (IDR) and other reports as requested.
• Assist the Admissions Office with processing paperwork.
• Document accidents occurring on school property; participate as part of the school crisis response team.
• Perform and document sensory screening of students in accord with State of Arizona requirements; submit annual mandated report.
• Support the health of students with chronic conditions; oversee medication administration following diocesan medication policy; properly document parent approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal medical office environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parents, parishioners, and the general public
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required.
• Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing, and internet research.
• Clean and neat personal appearance
• Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.

Education and Experience:

• College Graduate from an accredited institution or equivalent education
• Prior experience in the medical field
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Other/Preferred Skills:

• Licensed Practical Nurse: Registered Nurse preferred.
• Prior work experience in a school health office preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Covenants of Employment:

Santa Cruz Catholic School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Santa Cruz Catholic School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.