Health Technician (AMS Peoria Advanced) 2026-2027 School Year

AMS Schools•Peoria, AZ

6d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Technician provides support to employees and serves as a Research & Development Specialist in Nursing and School Health. The role supports students’ health needs, helps implement the school health program, and provides appropriate care or referrals for ill, medically fragile, or injured students. The technician administers first aid and medication to students in accordance with district policies and procedures.

Requirements

Hold at least a Medical Assistant Certificate, or be a Certified Medical Assistant, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant.
Obtain and maintain a valid IVP Level One fingerprint clearance card.
Pass a criminal history background check.
Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills.
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Have two years of school-based experience.
Hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
Positively interact with students and help create an environment where students feel safe.
Be able to identify individual student medical needs.
Communicate effectively with students, coworkers, administrators, and parents.
Collaborate with other school staff.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Be detailed, organized, and timely in completing work.

Responsibilities

Provide professional expertise in Nursing and School Health.
Serve as a liaison between schools and outside groups, fostering relationships with the Arizona Department of Health and nonprofit organizations that provide services, training, or other support.
Research local laws and practices for possible implementation in Arizona schools.
Conduct quarterly health office site audits and analyze audit trends to plan additional training.
Notify students’ guardians of visits to the Health Office.
Provide care for student injuries.
Create an Arizona Health Record for each student.
Record immunization, vision, and hearing test results.
Secure and maintain prescription and non-prescription medications.
Keep the health office clean and sanitized.
Maintain and rotate supplies.
Complete weekly accident and health office visit reports for administrators.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Conduct hearing and vision screenings.
Complete and send immunization and hearing reports to the state.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.