OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
The Health Assistant will work as a part of the BCS front office team to provide direct medical care to students and support a healthy school environment. They will routinely render first aid, oversee health office clerical duties, and support the BCS front office with answering phones, interfacing with families, etc.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Provide medical aid to students, when needed, and document necessary information
- Report serious accidents or symptoms to families and administrators
- Dispense prescription medications and performs head lice checks as necessary
- Track student wellness and follow up with parents and/or staff as appropriate
- Assist with yearly health screenings
- Maintain inventory of medical and first aid supplies for classrooms and health offices
- Enter and update student medical and health records in student database
- Answer front office calls, communicate with parents, support with student and/or teacher needs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Participate on committees as assigned
WHO YOU ARE:
- You are detail-oriented and calm under pressure
- You communicate clearly and effectively
- You can operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- You are a go-getter and ready to roll up your sleeves each day to support in new ways
- You build strong relationships and can be trusted by all partners
- You have strong interpersonal skills and can handle situations with tact and diplomacy
- You manage multiple projects simultaneously
- You have 2+ years previous experience and/or training that includes health care work or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:
- Access to 100% health care coverage, including dental and vision
- School holidays and additional time off throughout the year
- Competitive pay and opportunity for performance bonuses
- Flexible work environment and schedule
- Opportunities for professional development
- A fun, kind, hardworking team
- Pay commensurate with experience, starting at $28.00 per hour
Bullis Charter School (BCS), a TK-8 charter public school located in Los Altos, California, provides students and parents with an innovative, empowering and results-oriented public school choice. At BCS, our programs inspire children and staff to reach for their full potential in an environment that nurtures collaboration, mutual respect, civic responsibility & lifelong love of learning.
At BCS, we value diversity of all kinds, and aim to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where we have the ability to share and learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.