Clinic Assistant

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students and staff including first aid, medication administration, and management of chronic conditions.
• Identify and respond to student health emergencies and refer to external medical providers when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and documentation in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA.
• Care for students with feeding and/or bathroom disabilities.
• Coordinate and provide vision and hearing and other health screenings; Lead our Telehealth program.
• Maintain and update accurate student health records, including immunization documentation, allergy plans, and chronic illness care plans.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and district health requirements, including annual screenings and immunization audits.
• Monitor student immunization records.
• Develop and implement school-wide health education programs (e.g., hygiene, nutrition, puberty, mental health) for students and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and community partners (e.g., dental vans, vision clinics) to provide health screenings and services.
• Promote a healthy school climate through education, awareness campaigns, and parent communication.
• Assist in the evaluation of students for Special Services (Special Education).
• Aid families in accessing health insurance and health care services.
• Develop and manage individual health plans (IHPs) for students with asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies, ADHD, and other chronic conditions.
• Train staff on emergency protocols related to student medical needs.
• Monitor communicable diseases and implement protocols to prevent and manage outbreaks.
• Provide guidance on COVID-19, flu, or other illness-related procedures based on current public health guidelines.
• Participate in safety drills and emergency response planning.
• Serve on the schools' emergency management teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Operations & Community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification before the first day of work.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a school, childcare, healthcare, youth development, or similar setting.
• Ability to provide basic first aid and respond appropriately to student illness or injury within the role's training and authorized scope.
• Ability to maintain accurate student health records and protect confidential information.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn student information and health-record systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, recordkeeping, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and follow established emergency procedures.
• Ability to communicate professionally with students, families, staff, school nurses, and emergency personnel.
• Successful completion of required background screening and school employment requirements.
• CNA, CMA, EMT, nursing student experience, or prior school-clinic experience is preferred.