DOE Health Technician - Dole Middle School

University Health Partners of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off benefits

100% employee health and dental

Vision coverage

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plan with up to 3% matching

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health Partners of Hawai'i seeks a Hawaii Keiki Health Technician to coordinate school health tasks, support screenings with partners, promote wellness, collect data, and provide health education to students at Governor Sanford B. Dole Middle School.

The role includes virtual or in-person visits with a HK Nurse Practitioner, potential health room coverage per HIDOE protocol, and an hourly rate of $22.25.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in a health related field or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid or BLS certification.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school-wide health screenings with community partners.
• Promote health and wellness initiatives.
• Collect data and support disease surveillance.
• Provide health coverage for students as needed.
• Enter health data and provide health education as requested.
• Facilitate visits with a HK Nurse Practitioner (APRN) virtually or in person.
• May cover school health rooms following HIDOE protocol.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA familiarity

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma

Health-related certification

CPR/First Aid or BLS

Clinical setting experience

Job description

Under minimal supervision, the Hawaii Keiki (HK) Health Technician is responsible for coordinated school health tasks including; coordinating school wide screenings with community partners, health and wellness promotion, data collection and disease surveillance, coverage of the health needs of students, data entry and health education as requested. Will facilitate virtual and/or in person visits with a HK Nurse Practitioner (APRN). May cover school health rooms following Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) protocol as requested and approved by HK supervisor and school administration.

Learn more about the program at www.nursing.hawaii.edu/hawaii-keiki.

Location:Governor Sanford B. Dole Middle School, Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex Area

Pay rate:$22.25 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 AND REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Experience

Minimum

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification in a health related field or equivalent job related work experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or current BLS Certification
• Experience working in a clinical setting.

Knowledge/Skills

Minimum

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with Patient Confidentiality laws (HIPAA)
• Vital sign measurement

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
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates