Health Specialist

Brightpoint • Bloomington, IL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Specialist provides administrative support in the Health area to staff in 0–5 Early Childhood programs. The position monitors and enters children’s health documentation in the data management system and schedules health services for children at the centers. This is a full-time, hourly, office-based position at Brightpoint’s Central Regional Office. The Health Specialist reports to the Director - Health, Wellness and Diverse Learners.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Health Services, Social Services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with database management.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and daily access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience maintaining health data.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hearing, vision, and oral health screenings for children throughout the year.
• Create the schedule of annual health screenings and update screening dates as needed.
• Enter client health data in the data management system, including physical exams, well baby check reports, hearing and vision screenings, immunizations, and oral health exams.
• Complete monthly reports of services provided and scheduled for the sites.
• Report missing health documentation to the Family Support Services Supervisor monthly or as needed.
• Collaborate with the nurse and nutrition consultants to schedule regular monitoring of children’s files.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• More than three weeks of paid time off in the first year, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day; PTO increases with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with match.
• Leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship for Emerging Leaders.
• Access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Brightpoint’s status as an approved agency.
• Bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree