Health Services Specialist
Health Services Specialist
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$ 4090 - 4513
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Description
Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the Districts Governing Board Goals Educational Master Plan Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration engaging students in and out of the classroom and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College you can expect to be part of an inclusive innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty classified staff administration students and community partners.
Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. MPC serves approximately 18789 students (for the 2023-24 year). MPCs comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer career and technical education basic skills and continuing education offerings. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty classified staff administration students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing
equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally
responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related
initiatives.
Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial collaborative environment guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive integrated and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about and willing to use different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.Priority Screening Deadline: July 13 at 11:59 PM
Under general supervision perform varied and responsible duties related to the college healthcare services. Receive limited supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Provide responsible and supportive functions to facilitate the effectiveness of the health services office; exercise independent judgment; relieve college Nurse of routine and office detail.Example of Duties
- Essential Functions
- Within scope of licensure provide basic health care services and first aid to students and emergency care for faculty staff and visitors.
- Facilitate efficient office operations for the delivery of health services to students in the Health Services Office; provide health related information and assistance to students concerning health problems services insurance and related matters.
- Respond to medical emergencies with the College Nurse and/or Security; make decisions about appropriate course of action to take within the scope of training; refer complex medical problems to proper authorities.
- Maintain inventory and prepare purchase orders for supplies as needed; store and issue supplies and equipment.
- Maintain confidential records activity logs reports and statistics of student accidents and illnesses.
- Operate medical screening equipment for blood pressure oral temperature and basic vision screening.
- Provide referrals to appropriate medical providers according to established procedures; provide a variety of printed health related information to students and staff.
- Maintain records and files related to student insurance hazard and accident/incident reports; assure completion of forms and prepare student accident/injury reports as needed.
- Refer injured or ill employees to Human Resources.
- Maintain close communication with the College Nurse on proper procedures for dealing with physical and mental health issues substance abuse and other related matters.
- Arrange for transportation of ill or injured students/staff to Health Services Office by college tram.
- Maintain and provide confidential information regarding health services clients to the College Nurse; assist in communicating under HIPAA regulations with family staff and faculty regarding clients.
- Assist students in setting up appointments and complete necessary forms for psychological services; prepare forms time cards invoices and maintain records of psychological services.
- Compile health services and psychological services statistical data; use appropriate word processing spreadsheet and/or database programs to prepare reports; enter data; compile and prepare special reports in conformance with established regulations and procedures.
- Maintain files records forms mailing lists and other information as required; receive open and route mail.
Other Functions- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Direct work of student aides; provide work supervision and guidance as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Any combination of education and experience that would indicate possession of the required knowledge skills and abilities listed herein. Two years of recent relevant work in health services and licensing and certificates as listed below.KnowledgeKnowledge of: emergency first aid procedures; community agencies and services; administration of vision blood pressure screening tests; current office practices; practices procedures and equipment related to primary care health care; record keeping as related to the requirements of health care services; applicable state laws and regulations relating to health care services; word processing spreadsheet and/or database programs as needed.AbilitiesAbility to: exercise judgment in dealing with emergencies and special health needs of students; administer first aid and respond to emergency situations effectively and efficiently unsupervised; handle emergencies and stressful situations calmly and effectively; triage emergency situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; interact effectively in a wide variety of situations requiring diplomacy tact friendliness poise and firmness; prioritize tasks and do several tasks simultaneously;use discretion in dealings with staff and student problems and handling confidential records; maintain accurate records and reports; learn to interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures in the health services area; understand and carry out oral and written directions; coordinate office activities; accurately and efficiently use a variety of word processing spreadsheet and/or database programs to create/produce letters reports spreadsheets and other documents as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job; learn and successfully use new healthcare services techniques and various software programs as required to fulfill the requirements of the job; use appropriate and correct English grammar spelling and punctuation; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of sensitivity to and appreciation for the academic ethnic socio-economic disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.Physical Effort/Work Environment:Light to Moderate physical effort handling lightweight parcels up to 15 pounds; frequent standing or walking; and may require squatting kneeling and bending; ability to respond quickly to emergency situations; possible exposure to communicable disease blood borne pathogens body fluids and to a wide range of emotional states in course of providing health care work environment when responding to emergencies.
License and Certificates
A valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) /Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certificate desirable anda valid First Aid/CPR/AED card is required.
Desirable (Not required)
Possession of a Medical Assisting certification.
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
*Management reserves the right to modify the work schedule
Starting Salary
$3971 (STEP A) - $4381 (STEP C) GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE (no additional costs for dependents)
How to Apply
Complete all required fields of the application AND:
Attach a .pdf of your cover letter which describes your interest in and qualifications for the position. Please address the abilities and desirable qualifications listed in the job posting.
Attach a .pdf of your resume
Attach a copy of a valid First Aid/CPR/AED card
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference test scores from other institutions certificates of courses/programs completed letters of commendation from schools with your application. Such items if included will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.
CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.For questions or concerns please contact:
Gerardo Cardenas Hernandez
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment withMonterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints. The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race color sex or gender gender identity age religion marital status disability sexual orientation national origin medical conditions status as a Vietnam era veteran ancestry or political or organizational affiliation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
