Clinic Assistant in Decatur, Georgia at Peace Academy Charter Inc

PEACE Academy Charter works to promote educational and cultural empowerment for all of our students to ensure they are mastering or exceeding in their grade level content areas. Our strong focus on academics and cultural identity supports us in being an inclusive school that is heavily grounded in community. We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Assistant who can contribute to our school community in addition to supporting administrative duties.

This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Operations and Finance

Roles and Responsibilities:

Health Services & Care:

• Provide direct nursing care to students and staff including first aid, medication administration, and management of chronic conditions.
• Identify and respond to student health emergencies and refer to external medical providers when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and documentation in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA.
• Coordinate and provide vision and hearing and other health screenings;
• Lead our Telehealth program
• Help students who have feeding and/or bathroom disabilities

Health Records & Compliance:

• Maintain and update accurate student health records, including immunization documentation, allergy plans, and chronic illness care plans.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and district health requirements, including annual screenings and immunization audits.
• Monitor student immunization records

Preventive Health & Education:

• Develop and implement school-wide health education programs (e.g., hygiene, nutrition, puberty, mental health) for students and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and community partners (e.g., dental vans, vision clinics) to provide health screenings and services.
  Promote a healthy school climate through education, awareness campaigns, and parent communication.
• Assist in the evaluation of students for Special Services (Special Education)
• Assist families in accessing health insurance and health care services

Chronic Condition Management:

• Develop and manage individual health plans (IHPs) for students with asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies, ADHD, and other chronic conditions.
• Train staff on emergency protocols related to student medical needs.

Infection Control & Safety:

• Monitor communicable diseases and implement protocols to prevent and manage outbreaks.
• Provide guidance on COVID-19, flu, or other illness-related procedures based on current public health guidelines.
• Participate in safety drills and emergency response planning.
• Serve on the schools' emergency management teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Operations & Community.

Compensation Information

Part Time 20 - 30 hours per week

Hourly: $22/hr

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification before the first day of work.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a school, childcare, healthcare, youth development, or similar setting.
• Ability to provide basic first aid and respond appropriately to student illness or injury within the role's training and authorized scope.
• Ability to maintain accurate student health records and protect confidential information.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn student information and health-record systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, recordkeeping, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and follow established emergency procedures.
• Ability to communicate professionally with students, families, staff, school nurses, and emergency personnel.
• Successful completion of required background screening and school employment requirements.

CNA, CMA, EMT, nursing student experience, or prior school-clinic experience is preferred qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated belief in the mission and vision of PEACE Academy
• Works well independently and in a team setting.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Great attention to detail.