Special Projects Health Technician (Oral Health)

University Health Partners of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plan with matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

University Health Partners of Hawai'i is seeking a Special Projects Health Tech (Oral Health) to support the coordination of oral health activities at UH Manoa, with travel to DOE and Charter schools. The role involves screenings, sealants, forms distribution, data collection, and referrals coordination.

Under supervision, you will assist with data entry, health education, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of oral health activities including school-based oral screenings and sealant events.
• Distribute consent forms for oral health activities.
• Collect data and enter data for program activities.
• Assist with care coordination of students needing dental referrals.
• Provide health education as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA/FERPA familiarity

Vital signs measurement

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma

Health-related certification or related experience

CPR/BLS certification

Clinical setting experience

Job description

Under the clinical supervision of the oral health program manager and administrative supervision of the HK Business Operations Manager, the Special Projects Health Tech (Oral Health) will be responsible for assisting with the coordination of oral health activities including; school-based oral screenings and sealant events, distributing consents forms for oral health, data collection, assisting with care coordination of students needing dental referrals, data entry and health education as requested.

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

Location:

UH Manoa with travel to DOE and Charter schools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certificationin 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

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with Patient Confidentiality laws (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Vital sign measurement
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or Basic Life Support certification

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