School Health Clerk & Records Specialist

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/AED training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking an Office Health Aide to work under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will maintain routine clinic records, provide minor first aid, and conduct health screenings while ensuring efficient clinic operation.

The role requires a high school diploma, typing speed >40 WPM, strong communication skills, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with data processing and health records is a plus. This is an on-site position in Amarillo, TX.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
• College and computer classes helpful
• Proof of typing
• >40 WPM

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Assist with screening programs, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure), and accurately document results as proscribed by district, state, and federal requirements. Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
• Maintain student health records including immunization records, medication administration records, and screening records.
• Assist with medical needs of students (asthma management, diabetes care, orthopedic needs, food allergy management, catheterizations, diaper changes, etc.)
• Annual CPR/AED training.
• Assist with Texas Department of Health required screening programs and maintains vision and hearing certifications.
• Assists with student immunization compliance.
• Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• 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).
• Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Maintain an efficient and safe clinic including following infection control procedures as directed by the school nurse (RN). Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and pro iding wound care.
• Prepare, compile, maintain, and file all correspondence, reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate and confidential student health records.
• Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Basic first aid

CPR

Typing 40+ WPM

Microsoft Suite

Communication skills

Data processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College and computer classes helpful

Proof of typing

>40 WPM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Amarillo ISD is seeking an Office Health Aide to work under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will maintain routine clinic records, provide minor first aid, and conduct health screenings while ensuring efficient clinic operation.

The role requires a high school diploma, typing speed >40 WPM, strong communication skills, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with data processing and health records is a plus. This is an on-site position in Amarillo, TX.