Performs a wide variety of duties associated with student health. Provides assistance with administrative duties as assigned.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Provides a variety of medication administration support.
Administers and documents daily medications to students.
Orders and maintains school Health Room supplies.
Maintains student health records.
Coordinates and participates in the Emergency Response Team.
Brings school emergency box to drills/building emergencies.
Prepares med bags and allergy forms for field trips.
Coordinates with parents or guardians on health needs of student referred to the Health Room during school hours.
Provides basic first aid.
Contacts and follows up with parents or guardian on medication action plans and medication refills.
Supports multiple educational building locations.
Provides administrative office support.
Performs general administrative functions as needed.
Greets visitors and staff in person or via telephone, determines their needs and directs them to the appropriate person or office.
Completes expense reports as needed.
Completes departmentally specific administrative tasks as applicable per area of responsibility.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Strong organizational skills.
Detail oriented.
High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of PC software applications with an advanced ability to utilize Windows-based programs and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
Ability to work independently, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
Ability to type accurately and proficiently at a high rate of speed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of one year of administrative or clerical experience required.
Have or the ability to obtain CPR and first aid within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Extended periods of time standing or walking in a classroom environment and some time at a keyboard, workstation, or desk. Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising the health and well-being of self, fellow employees, and youth or families. Must have sufficient vision, hearing, speech and the mobility to monitor youth, actively participate in safety procedures, and participate in physical activities with youth. Ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease. Work is typically in a normal educational school administrative or classroom environment involving but may be performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.