Health Secretary

12-month position
Level 2 Pay

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of a high school diploma or its equivalent is required, with additional preparation and/or college work related to secretarial training preferred
• Experience as a receptionist or secretary preferred
• Computer skills and/or experience required: Microsoft Office
• Typing and/or keyboarding skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position
• CPR and First Aid certification, required
• Hepatitis B Vaccine series
• Experience in school or public health, preferred
• Able to comfortably lift twenty (20) to thirty (30) pounds and reposition weight up to one hundred and fifty (150) pounds

 
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
 
Reports to:
Director of Health Services
 
Job Goal:
Provide skillful and productive operation of the office in order to assure a positive impact on the Independence School District's Health Services Programs. Ensure completion of health screenings, wellness policies, and activities
 
Performance Responsibilities for Health Services Office Personnel:

• Performs various office management tasks
• Operates computers, copiers, office machinery and equipment with a high degree of skill
• Performs duties to achieve high levels of customer service
  1. Answers telephone in a pleasant and respectful manner and routes calls to appropriate personnel
  2. Deals courteously with visitors, parents, students, and staff
  3. Cooperative, flexible and shows good judgement/discretion in interpersonal interactions
  4. Represents self, school and District positively
• Responds in a timely manner to informational requests
• Assists Director of Health Services with tasks associated with budgeting, requisition and bookkeeping tasks
• Assists Health Services in maintaining records and reports necessary to document achievement in Health Service goals and objectives
• Orders materials and supplies as requested by Director of Health Services
• Assists in clinics during times of short staffing
• Maintains accurate daily clinic logs of visits to health clinic by student or staff
• Compiles and submits weekly/monthly reports as determined necessary by the Director of Health Services
• Available for all clinics in time of need or disease outbreak situations
• Assists in organizing and implementing health fairs and educational events
• Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

 
Terms of Employment:
Health Services Secretaries will be employed for ten, eleven, or twelve-month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Health Services, using the Independence School District Performance Based Evaluation � Office Personnel.