Clinic Assistant

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Experience: One-year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• 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; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure).
• Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
• Absorb and assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing and spinal.
• 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) or medical advisor.
• Contact EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.

Safety

• Use Universal Precautions Procedures (UPP) when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
• Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.

Clerical

• Record information on student health records.
• Send out routine notices to parents.
• 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.
• Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.

Compliance

• 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

• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
• Be punctual in all areas.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Be a positive role model for all students.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

• Thermometer
• Blood pressure cuff
• Audiometer
• Otoscope
• Sphygmomanometer
• Vision screening equipment
• Thermo scan
• Basic clinic equipment
• Personal computer
• Copier
• A.E.D. (Automated External Defibrillator)