Health Services Assistant

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Health & Wellness Centers, serves as a staff assistant in providing support services for Health Center students, and assists healthcare professionals with daily operations, including providing basic first aid as appropriate.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a public or private health agency, physician's office or volunteer health agency
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles
Successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Foreign transcripts must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency.
Transcripts must clearly identify the institution name, degree title, major and/or certifications.
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Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
If the degree is in progress the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education.
Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social, or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose it.

Nice To Haves

One year of college classes with an emphasis in allied health may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource person by answering questions regarding operation of the Health Center, and assists in creating an aesthetic, warm atmosphere of acceptance
Assists with interviewing and intake process
Maintains health records of students and office records, maintaining confidentiality of information and materials
Receives emergency calls on accidents/illnesses and initiates appropriate triage
Assists nurses with emergencies in accordance with college policy
Administers first aid
Renders routine health care, and orders medical and office supplies
Provides specialized services to the disabled students by issuing parking permits and assisting them with personal needs
Provides individual assistance to other students and staff
Orients students, individually or in groups, to the program and its resources
Oversees and/or acts as a lead for temporary classified staff
Provides clerical assistance with composing correspondence, filing, record keeping, payroll timesheets, equipment inventory and budgeting
Oversees use of center equipment and materials
Records and classifies pertinent information
Prepares periodic reports
Attends appropriate conferences, workshops and staff meetings as assigned
Performs related duties as required