Clinic Assistant

Primary Purpose:

Provide basic first aid and care for minor illness and chronic health condition according to EISD district policy and protocols established by RN or district medical advisor.

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:

Health Services

1. 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.
2. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
3. Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure). Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
4. Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing and spinal.
5. Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
6. 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.
7. Contact EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.

Safety

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

 Clerical

1. Record information on student health records.
2. Send out routine notices to parents.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
4. Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter.
5. Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).
6. Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
7. Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.

Compliance

1. 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.
2. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
3. Maintain confidentiality. 

Other

1. Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
2. Be punctual in all areas.
3. Maintain a positive attitude.
4. Be a positive role model for all students.
5. 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 and A.E.D. (Automated External Defibrillator).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. 
Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
  
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all.