Health Office Assistant, Part Time (5 hours per day)

Amherst Middle School - Part Time Health Office Assistant

Amherst Middle School is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Health Office Assistant to join our team. This position supports the school nurse and helps ensure the smooth and efficient operation of school health services while contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Position Overview

The Health Office Assistant provides support to the school nurse by assuming duties that do not require full professional nursing skills or judgment. The successful candidate will enjoy working with middle school students, be comfortable multitasking in a busy environment, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

Student Health Support

• Staff the health office as needed in the absence of the nurse.
• Provide coverage when the nurse is attending to students or participating in meetings.
• Welcome and log students into the health office.
• Assist in triaging students in need of care.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification to provide minor first aid to students and staff.

Health Office Management

• Maintain a clean and organized health office.
• Clean and sterilize cots, ice packs, and warm packs after each use.
• Restock supplies and maintain inventory and reorder lists.
• Prepare and manage supplies for field trips.
• Assist with bathroom upkeep as needed.

Clerical and Attendance Duties

• Enter immunizations and health screenings into the student database.
• Maintain attendance records and verify student absences with families.
• Enter attendance information into computer systems.
• File and maintain confidential medical records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Experience with data entry and basic computer applications.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• LNA or LPN licensure preferred, but not required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain certification).

Why Amherst Middle School?

At Amherst Middle School, we believe that students thrive when they feel safe, cared for, and connected. Our Health Office Assistant plays an important role in supporting the well-being of students and staff and is a valued member of our school community.

If you are organized, compassionate, and enjoy working with children in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

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All inquiries should be directed to:

Kristen Gauthier, Principal
Amherst Middle School
14 Cross Road
Amherst, NH  03031
E-mail:  [email protected]
603-673-8944

Additional information about our district, school, and community, as well as this position, is available by visiting the School Administrative Unit 39 (SAU 39) web site: www.sau39.org. We welcome your inquiry. 

The Amherst School District does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran, marital or citizenship status.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354-A.