School Health Clerk & Records Coordinator

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time Health Office Assistant to support the school nurse in a health room setting. This role includes routine clerical tasks, record keeping, and coordination of immunization and health information for students.

Responsibilities emphasize confidentiality, teamwork with staff, and timely data entry using district software. A high school diploma is required, with preferred health-related experience; occasional light lifting may be needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of local health care community agencies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical activities in the health room as directed.
• Maintain and update student health records, including emergency contact information, and other data.
• Maintain log of students entering the health center; update immunization data.
• Review immunization records and contact guardians to obtain CIS/COE for each student.
• Assist in the care of ill or injured students per guidelines; escalate when needed.
• Administer medication and delegated tasks after annual training by the school nurse.
• Discuss health concerns with families for follow-up with physicians.
• Maintain stock for health and supply rooms and distribute supplies.
• Assist in annual health screenings and follow-up activities.
• Treat all information and records as confidential.

Skills

General office procedures

First aid procedures

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Emergency response

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time Health Office Assistant to support the school nurse in a health room setting. This role includes routine clerical tasks, record keeping, and coordination of immunization and health information for students.

Responsibilities emphasize confidentiality, teamwork with staff, and timely data entry using district software. A high school diploma is required, with preferred health-related experience; occasional light lifting may be needed.