Clinic Assistant

Clinic Assistant

Franklin Community School Corporation

Job Title: Clinic Assistant

Department: Health Services

Assignment: Assist Health Services Department with patient care, ensuring that quality of care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the State's guidelines.

Supervised by: School Nurse and Director of Health Services

Purpose: Primary purpose is to provide first aid in the event of a sick or injured child. The clinic assistant will also assist with the maintenance of all permanent health records.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide First Aid as trained through the American Heart Association.
• Check all children presenting themselves in the clinic according to the directives of the school nurse.
• Follow regulations for children taking medications at school.
• Maintain all permanent health records in the electronic database.
• Perform clerical responsibilities, such as telephone contact of families, filing, and checking and requisitioning supplies from the nurse.
• Maintain a safe, pleasant clinic environment.
• Be knowledgeable of school hazard drills, safety and accident prevention programs, exit routes, etc.
• Check supplies and restock first aid inventory before it is depleted.
• Assist the school nurse with the State Immunization report.
• Assist the school nurse with the State vision/scoliosis/hearing reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have current CPR and first aid certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• At least one year's experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred.
• Must project a genuine concern for the general well being and sensitivities of the school age children.
• Confidentiality must be affirmed and maintained.
• Typing and computer skills required.
• Must be able to respond in a mature manner in making decisions and receiving supervision.
• Must be courteous to parents and other persons contacting the clinic.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a health clinic environment. Standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting may be required.