Charter School Health Technician - Waimea Middle PCS
University Health Partners of Hawaii
Location
Waimea, Hawaii
Salary
$27 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Health Technician provides direct clinical care, health promotion, and disease surveillance within a charter school campus. They also facilitate virtual visits between students and a Charter School Nurse Practitioner.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma, current CPR/First Aid or BLS certification, and completion of a Nursing or Medical Assistant program. Experience in a clinical setting as a CNA or MA is required.
Job description
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, the Charter School Health Technician (HT) is responsible for school health tasks including providing direct clinical care, health promotion, data collection and disease surveillance, and support for health education within the assigned charter school campus. A HT also facilitates virtual visits with a Charter School Nurse Practitioner (APRN).
Learn more about the program at www.nursing.hawaii.edu/hawaii-keiki.
Location: Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School
Hours per week
- 32.5;
- Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm
Pay rate
$27.04 per hour
Paid leave: Spring, fall and winter breaks according to the school calendar
**This position is not scheduled to work during the summer break.
Qualifications: Requirements
Education/Training/Experience
- Minimum
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or current BLS Certification
- Completion of a program for Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or a related healthcare field or specialty
- Experience as a CNA or MA and/or equivalent experience in a health related field
- Experience working in a clinical setting
- Preferred
- Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant
- Previous experience as a Hawaii Keiki Health Technician
Skills Knowledge
- Minimum
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with adult and pediatric populations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Customer service skills
- Familiarity with patient confidentiality laws (HIPAA)
- Working knowledge of vital sign measurement
- Working knowledge of wound care/First Aid
- Preferred
- Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Familiarity with CLIA regulations for waived tests
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations for bloodborne pathogens
- Familiarity with Educational Confidentiality laws (FERPA)
Benefits
- Generous time off benefits
- 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision
- Flexible spending plan
- Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
- 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates
UHP is an EEO/AAP Employer.
Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Vision coverage
- Flexible spending plan
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Generous time off benefits
- Prepaid legal
- 100% Employee health coverage
- 100% Employee dental coverage
- Retirement plan with up to 3% company matching
- 100% Company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance
