Health Clerk

Health Clerk

The Health Clerk provides first aid, basic health care, and health-related support to students and staff at Brush Secondary Campus under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. This position assists with the daily operation of the health office, including medication administration, care of ill or injured students, maintenance of health records, and communication with families and staff regarding student health needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic care for ill or injured students and staff in accordance with district health protocols.
• Administer prescribed medications to students in accordance with physician orders, parent authorization, and district policy, maintaining accurate medication logs.
• Assess student symptoms and determine whether a student should return to class, be sent home, or receive emergency care; contact parents/guardians and emergency services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, immunization records, and health office documentation in compliance with state law and district policy (FERPA/HIPAA-consistent practices).
• Assist with health screenings (vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis, etc.) and follow-up notifications to families.
• Monitor and manage students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies, seizures) per individual health care plans and emergency action plans.
• Maintain health office supplies, equipment, and cleanliness; ensure supplies and emergency medications (e.g., EpiPens, inhalers) are stocked and within date.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside medical providers regarding student health issues.
• Support district-wide health and safety initiatives, including emergency preparedness drills and infectious disease protocols.
• Maintain student and family confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or District Health Services Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework in health sciences, nursing, or a related field preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent medical training preferred.
• Prior experience working with children in a school, childcare, or medical setting preferred.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based background check as required by Colorado law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic first aid, CPR, and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment in emergency and high-stress situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and staff.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student health information.
• Basic computer proficiency for maintaining electronic health records.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from licensed medical staff.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or assist students up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly to student emergencies throughout the building.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to monitor student conditions and respond to alarms/calls.

Work Environment Work is performed primarily in the school health office and throughout the school building, with regular exposure to communicable illness and occasional exposure to bodily fluids requiring standard precautions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Free preschool tuition for staff children
• 50% off Childcare at Evans Early Childhood Center at Thomson Primary

Brush School District RE-2J is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.