DOE Health Technician - Kealakehe Complex (Big Island)

University Health Partners of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off benefits

100% employee health and dental with V

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plan with up to 3% company

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, screen students, promote wellness, and handle data entry and surveillance. You will facilitate visits with a Nurse Practitioner and may cover health rooms per HIDOE protocol.

Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma or equivalent, health-related certification, CPR/First Aid or BLS, and clinical setting experience. Strong communication and HIPAA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and health-related certification.
• Current CPR/First Aid or BLS certification.
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; knowledge of HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school-wide health screenings with partners.
• Promote health and wellness and collect data.
• Provide health coverage for students and health education.
• Facilitate virtual or in-person visits with a HK Nurse Practitioner.
• Follow HIDOE protocol when covering health rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA knowledge

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Health-related certification

CPR/First Aid or BLS certification

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.

• Holualoa Elementary School
• Kealakehe Elementary School
• Kealakehe High School

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