Gaston County Schools·North Carolina
The School Health Technician assists the school nurse by managing student health records, administering medication, and providing basic first aid. They also perform health screenings and maintain accurate documentation of student health visits and immunization status.
Definition The employee in this position will assist the school nurse with student health needs as delegated by the lead nurse.
Document all visits and keep a log to share with the nurse.
Do not exceed your training when administering first aid. Receiving Request for Medication Administration at School Forms:
Check for a child’s name and DOB
Review the medication name, dose, and time to give the medication
Verify that orders and the prescription label match.
Make sure there is a MD and parent's signature
Make a note when the paperwork and/or medication were received.
Complete the Medication Check-In Log with the parent's signature. If the medication is to be given in the office:
Notify the teacher of what time to send the child for their medication.
Create a Daily Medication Administration sheet.
Place the original paperwork in the Daily Medication Book. If the medication goes in the crisis bag (ONLY Asthma inhalers, EpiPens, Diabetic Supplies, etc.):
Make a copy of the Medication Administration at School form.
Create a PRN Medication Administration Record Log.
In bag, place medication and a copy of the Medication Administration form. *Make sure the child’s name and home room teacher is on the bag
Deliver the medication to the teacher: ONLY if they have completed the necessary training to administer medication. If they have not completed the necessary training, store the medication in the office until the RN is able to train them.
Place the original paperwork in the PRN Medication Book and make a note Did the physician check the box allowing the student to Self-Carry?:
Place the original paperwork in the front pocket of the Medication Book.
The school nurse will meet with the child on her next visit. Administering Medication:
When giving medication, make sure you follow the six “Rights” ■ Right student ■ Right medication ■ Right dose ■ Right route ■ Right documentation ■ Right time
If there is a medication error, complete the Medication Incident/Error Record New Enrollments:
Check to make sure all new enrollments are up to date on immunizations.
Verify all new enrollments have a North Carolina Health Assessment.
Keep a spreadsheet of all new enrollments to track who is compliant or not. Unique Mealtime Needs (a.k.a. Diet Orders):
Fax the order to the Child Nutrition office
Give a copy of the diet order to the cafeteria manager student’s teacher.
Place original paperwork in the Medication Book. Powerschool/Infinite Campus:
Input any health concern noted on the Health Assessment form.
Update PowerSchool “Medical Alert” if needed.
Enter vision screening results under the “Screenings Tab”.
If there is a health concern, please make sure to give parents the appropriate healthcare paperwork we need to have available at school to ensure an accurate health plan is developed.
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Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, including computers, copiers, etc.
Required to operate a motor vehicle.
Required to operate/use a variety of printing/graphic arts machines.
Required to operate/use a variety of communication machines/equipment/devices.
Required to operate/use a variety of job-specific machines/equipment.
This Position Reports Directly to: Health Services Coordinator
Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: Grade 59
Terms of Employment: 10 Months
Guidance beyond this document should be directed to your assigned lead nurse, principal, or to the health services coordinator.
Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.
If offered a position, prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.
Created 04/2025 RPowers
Candidates must have a background in a health-related field, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR and First Aid/AED certifications. The role requires the ability to perform light physical work and operate standard office and medical equipment.
Market context
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