2026-27 Health Technician-Traut Core Knowledge Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,047 - 31,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short & long term disability

Employee walk-in clinic access

Job summary

Poudre School District seeks a Health Office Technician to work with the school nurse to provide health care, first aid, and medication administration for students. The role includes maintaining health records, data entry, and coordinating health needs across teachers, parents, and administrators.

Responsibilities also cover preparing medications for trips, screenings, and supporting pre-K health services, with strong emphasis on documentation, compliance, and collaboration with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of healthcare and/or office experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and Administering Medication in School Setting certifications required or to be completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the school nurse to provide health care, first aid, medications, and assistance with medical procedures.
• Maintain health office records and health-related reports and documents.
• Enter data into the health office log for visits, procedures, and medications in real time.
• Coordinate student health needs between teachers, nurses, and parents.
• Prepare medications for school-sponsored trips and ensure proper delegation timing.
• Assist in maintaining health records and screenings for pre-K students when needed.
• Type correspondence, newsletters, and forms in collaboration with the school nurse.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings and follow up on referrals.

Skills

Healthcare coordination

Data entry

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year healthcare/office experience

CPR/First Aid certification

CNA/MA certification preferred

Tools

Health office software

Job description

Please Note:

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 28, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status.

Information specific to this position: 2026-27 school year at Traut Core Knowledge Elementary School.

Pay Range: $20.36-$22.81/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Hours/day: 6.5

Work calendar days: 185

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the school nurse to provide health care, first aid, medications, and/or assistance with medical procedures to students. Maintain and compile a student health records and files database and health-related reports and documents.

JOB TASKS

• Evaluate and attend to students visiting the health office; provide emergency and routine health care and/or first aid, administer medications through a needle, feeding tubes, rectal, oral, or topical routes adhering to district and state procedures, and perform delegated medical procedures. Contact parents and school nurse as needed. Collaborate with building administration and nurse when calling 911.
• Maintain health office records, including all office visits, phone calls, collection and uploading of Health Care Action Plans (HCAPs), immunizations, medications, vision and hearing results and referrals, cumulative health information, and accident and injury records.
• Enter data into the computerized health office log to document health office student visits, procedures, and medication administration, as well as the action taken/dispensed in real time.
• Coordinate student health needs between teachers, nurses, and parents.
• Maintain the health office cleanliness, take inventory, and order health office supplies and equipment as needed.
• Prepare medications for all school-sponsored trips. Coordinate with trip sponsor and nurse to ensure time is adequate for delegation.
• Assist in maintaining health records, coordinating screenings, and providing health services to pre-K students as needed in elementary schools.
• Type correspondence, newsletters, forms, and memos in collaboration with school nurse.
• Conduct student vision and hearing screenings. Assist with planning and preparation as well as participation and follow-up on all referrals in collaboration with school nurse.
• Gather data and prepare reports, including but not limited to, health condition reports, immunization reports, and hearing and vision screenings. Work with nurse on monthly medication audits, run report and double count to ensure medication counts are accurate.
• Attend required training classes and district health technician meetings. Complete online professional development training as required.
• Assist in notifying parents of immunization and exemption requirements. Gather immunizations records and enter into electronic record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, And Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related healthcare and office experience
• Equivalent combination of education and life experience acceptable
• Prior medical experience, such as CNA or MA certification, preferred
• Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and Admin stering Medication in a School Setting certifications; if not currently certified, successful completion must be done at earliest convenience after hire
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]