Clinic Worker - Clinic

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR and first aid certification - Required
• Licensure/certification in a health-related field - Preferred

Education Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent - Required

Experience Qualifications

• Medical or health-related experience - Preferred

Skills Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate and relate to school-age children, parents, and adults
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and prioritize demands
• Basic record keeping, computer, and data entry skills
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide school health services to students following district guidelines, policies, and procedures under the supervision of the school principal in collaboration with the County School Nurse.
• Administer first aid and emergency care to students and school staff following district guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Obtain student health information as provided by parent/guardian in a timely manner and provide parent/guardian with health management plan forms as appropriate.
• Maintain a current medical alert list of all students with health conditions identified by the parent/guardian.
• Communicate necessary medical information/school health concerns in a timely manner to appropriate school personnel, parents/guardians and the County School Nurse.
• Execute health care procedures as designated by the principal after completion of training by a County School Nurse.
• Administer medications or assist students who self-administer medications following district guidelines and procedures.
• Document all student health services in an accurate, appropriate, and timely manner and retain clinic records following district guidelines.
• Provide a supportive atmosphere for students and staff while assuring appropriate clinic use.
• Order and maintain adequate and appropriate clinic supplies and equipment following district guidelines.
• Maintain a substitute notebook in the event of an absence and notify the County School Nurse that there will be a substitute in the school clinic.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Requires frequent talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach
• Requires operating a motor vehicle in performance of duties