Health Technician (2026-2027 School Year)

AMS Schools•Avondale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Technician provides support to employees and serves as a research and 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 in accordance with district policies and procedures. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year, starts as soon as possible, and is located at an Academies of Math and Science westside campus to be determined.

Requirements

Hold at least a Medical Assistant Certificate; 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.
Have two years of school-based experience.
Be CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.
Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Positively interact with students and create an environment in which students feel safe.
Ability 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.
Act as a liaison between schools and outside groups, including fostering relationships with the Arizona Department of Health and nonprofit organizations that provide services, training, or other initiatives.
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 and administer first aid and medication according to district policy and procedures.
Create an Arizona Health Record for each student and record immunizations, vision screening, and hearing test results.
Securely maintain prescription and non-prescription medications.
Keep the health office clean and sanitized, and 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.