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.

Charter School Health Technician - Waimea Middle PCS