Health Services Lead Clinic Assistant

Job Description

Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse as well as impart leadership and direction of the District to clinic assistants. Provide assistance the nurse may require in area of clinic administration and routine. Assist the school nurse by assuming routine record-keeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings. Provide guidance and direction while establishing computer programs used in the clinic setting.

• Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed by school nurse.
• Administer medication to students according to Board policy and District procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.
• Escort students to and from clinic and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Daily campus assignments which will encompass all student age levels.
• Substitute in clinics when necessary.
• Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
• Keep nurse's office clean and sanitary.
• Record information on student health records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter.
• Make appointments for and maintain schedule of the school nurse.
• Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse.
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and Board policy in health services area.
• Comply with all District and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience in health-related position or with school-age children

• High School diploma or GED
• State Certification for Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis Screening (or obtain within 60 days of hire)
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (or obtain within 60 days of hire)

• Strong organizational ability
• Proficient in computer programs including Excel and Microsoft Word, and keyboarding, to establish and recreate data processing programs recommended by Health Services Department
• Proficient in establishing clinic file system by District guidelines
• Demonstrate leadership and effective communication with a diversity of clinic settings
• Provide own transportation

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, scoliometer, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermos can, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.

Pay Grade: AS-2 – Minimum hourly rate – $15.00