TITLE: Health Services Associate
POSTION TYPE: ASOC/Class V
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D, or HiSET-
Work Experience: One year of health care experience in a clinical setting
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Licensure or Certification: Certified Nursing/Medical Assistant (CNA/CMA) or other pertinent healthcare certification or degree
Preferred Experience and Education:
1. Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office tools and district software programs.
2. Experience working in pediatrics or public health.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
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Ability to relate to school aged students.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
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Ability to maintain a clean and organized health office environment.
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Effective written and oral communication.
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Basic computer skills.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Attend work on a prompt and regular
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Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Health Services Associate provides clerical and patient care support to students under the direction of the school nurse. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Provide First Aid within limits outlined by the health office guidelines and in accordance with skills taught in approved First Aid and CPR courses.
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Administer medications and accurately record administration, according to health office guidelines.
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Perform medical procedures and tasks delegated by the school nurse. Contact school nurse when major illnesses or serious injuries of students or school personnel occur.
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Contact parents of ill or injured students in accordance with established health office guidelines and, if necessary, prepare student to be transported.
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Record health office visits, student symptoms and the disposition of students sent to the health office.
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Assist the school nurse in recording immunization needs of students and with health screening activities.
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Maintain and file health office records.
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Assist with toileting and personal hygiene needs of students.
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Assist when emergencies arise.
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Other duties, as assigned.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
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Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
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Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Health Services
REPORTS TO: Health Services Supervisor
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: School Nurse, Building Administrator
BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
FT/PT: Full time
DAYS: 190 HOURS: 7.5
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant: Inside work
Frequent: standing, walking, Sitting, Telephone, Computer.
Occasional: Bending/stooping, Reaching/pushing/Pulling, Climbing Stairs, Lifting 20 lbs for 20 feet,
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Constant inside
Occasional outside
Occasional Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: [email protected]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: EB
Date: 6/25/26
