Clinic Assistant

Clinic Assistant

Assists in the day-to-day work in the school's health clinic. Essential duties include monitoring the activity of the school health clinic under the direction of the school administration, monitoring ill or injured students while in the school health clinic, making appropriate contact with administrators and parents regarding students who are sent to the school health clinic, administering basic first aid as needed, attending pre-service and service meetings as required, and performing other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Required education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Certification/Licensure: Completion of health or equivalent course in first aid/CPR required.

Qualifications: Some experience working with children preferred. Knowledge of and appropriate techniques to administer basic first aid. Ability to work effectively with the administration in implementing the objectives of the program. Ability to handle confidential information. Must be detailed and task oriented. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Working conditions: Normal office environment. Requires safety training and protective devices. Regular exposure to infectious material/diseases. Regular exposure to chemicals and solvents.

Physical demands: May have to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance. May have to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds. May require bending, stooping, or crouching.

Fulton County Schools