What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charter School Health Technician - Kanuikapono PCS (Kauai) position at University Health Partners of Hawaii?
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).
Location: Kanuikapono PCS
Hours per week: 32.75; Mon, Tues, Thur and Fri 7:45am-3pm, Wed 7:45am-2pm
Pay rate: $25.00 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
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant or have completed a Nurse Assistant program and are willing to obtain certification within six months of hire
- Experience as a CNA or MA
- 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)
COMPENSATION & 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 Hawai‘i is an EEO/AAP Applicants are considered for positions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, certain arrest and court records, certain credit history, child support orders, garnishments, reproductive health decision, domestic or sexual violence victim status, veteran/military status, certain citizenship status, breastfeeding, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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