DOE Health Technician - Konawaena High School (Hawaii Island)

University Health Partners of Hawaii; Captain Cook (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health Partners of Hawaii is seeking a Hawaii Keiki Health Technician to coordinate school health tasks, partner with community organizations for screenings, and support health education and data collection in Hawaii schools.

The role includes facilitating visits with a nurse practitioner, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and entering health data while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in a health-related field or equivalent job-related work experience.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school health screenings with community partners.
• Promote health and wellness in schools.
• Collect data and perform disease surveillance.
• Provide coverage of students health needs and data entry.
• Conduct health education as requested.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person visits with HK Nurse Practitioner.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA familiarity

Vital signs measurement

Education

High School Diploma

Health-related field certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

32.5hrs/week Full-Time Service Workers Kealakekua, HI, US 1 Attachments

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

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 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

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer.