Charter School Health Technician - Waimea Middle PCS

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).

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

Location: Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School

Hours per week: 32.5; Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm

Pay rate: $27.04 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
• Completion of a program for Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or a related healthcare field or specialty 
• Experience as a CNA or MA and/or equivalent experience in a health related field
• 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)   

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 is an EEO/AAP Employer.