Health Clerk- District Wide

Health Clerk
- District Wide

Amarillo ISD District Wide
- Amarillo, Texas

Job : 4661920

Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 31, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Work under the guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse to maintain routine clinic records, provide minor first aid care, and conduct health screenings. To effect the efficient operation of office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive, and smoothly run office.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College and computer classes helpful
• Proof of typing >40 WPM
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of data processing systems and applications
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite
• Prioritize and meet deadlines
• Attention to fine details
• Basic math skills
• Excellent reading and grammatical skills

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment; special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: May work with frequent interruptions;
Must maintain professional demeanor under stress;
Must have problem solving skills;
Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Regular attendance is an essential function

Have appropriate clerical, secretarial or other school experience as required by supervisor

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Assist with screening programs, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure), and accurately document results as proscribed by district, state, and federal requirements. Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
• Maintain student health records including immunization records, medication administration records, and screening records.
• Assist with medical needs of students (asthma management, diabetes care, orthopedic needs, food allergy management, catheterizations, diaper changes, etc.)
• Annual CPR/AED training.
• Assist with Texas Department of Health required screening programs and maintains vision and hearing certifications.
• Assists with student immunization compliance.
• Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Maintain an efficient and safe clinic including following infection control procedures as directed by the school nurse (RN). Use Universal Precautions Procedures when…