About this role
Job Title: Health Clinic Aide*
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Campus Nurse / Campus Principal
Pay Grade: Para Grade 3
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Date Revised: 5/11/2026
SALARY / WORK DAYS
Hourly pay range minimum is $15.63 pay based upon experience; will work 7.5 hours daily, normally work 187 days annually
Primary Purpose: Assist school nurse (RN or LVN) by assuming routine recordkeeping activities, providing first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed or registered nurse.
*Adapted from School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, June 2002.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
High School diploma or GED
BLS CPR
Special Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of basic first aid
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use computer and software to develop databases
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Experience
One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Health Services
- Provide first aid to ill and injured students.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; document in students electronic medical record.
- Conduct state mandated screening including height, weight, vision, hearing, spinal and acanthosis nigricans and document results on student electronic medical records.
- Document daily clinic visits, immunization information and other medical data in student electronic medical records.
- Assist the campus nurse with clinical procedures delegated by the campus nurse or assigned by the campus principal.
- 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.
- Contact EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse.
- Perform other related duties or functions as assigned by the assistant director of health and wellness, campus principal, or supervising campus nurse.
- Manage the clinic independently when a campus nurse is unavailable.
- Attend training and staff meetings as assigned by Health Services or campus principals to improve job performance.
Safety
- Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
- Keep the health clinic clean and sanitary.
Clerical
- Record information on student health records.
- Send out routine notices to parents.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using a computer.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
- Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
Compliance
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, Texas Administrative Code and board policy in the health services area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
General employee requirements
- Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules
- Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules
- Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
- Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
- Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
- Cooperation – work with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
- Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
- Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvements.
- Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
- Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
- Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
None
Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, computer, and copier.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.