Health Services Coordinator

Health Services Coordinator

Date: June 2025

Grade: 13      

Salary Range: $19.12-$22.47

Position Type: Part Time

Position Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Location: Arkansas City Main Campus – Arkansas City, KS                                                        

Department: Student Affairs                                             

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Services

Job Summary:

The Health Services Coordinator ensures health services are provided to meet the needs of the students and the College.         

Position Duties:

• Manage all walk-in health care services during a 28-hour work week.

• Triage student health needs, refer to medical care, counseling services and/or community resources as needed.

• Coordinate with the Director of Housing staff to help care for ill resident students.

• Provide treatment of minor injuries and minor illnesses according to standing orders given by consultant physician.

• Maintain compliance with college policies and procedures relative to student immunization records.

• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of health regulations set forth by federal, state, and local laws and ensure the College follows all statutes in administering the College’s health care program.

• Comply with confidentiality requirements as set by HIPAA, FERPA, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Coordinate and serve as liaison for local, county, state, and federal officials to comply with requirements and maximize effective response to a health crisis.

• Coordinate opportunities for special health services on campus (ex., Regular flu shots, reading of TB testing, etc.).

• Maintain the health services office, including supplies, equipment, and over-the-counter medication.

• Maintain appropriate files on all students and staff who utilize the health center. 

• Provide employee/student health-related training, as necessary.

• Monitor student health budget.

• Serve as liaison with community health and social agencies.  Maintain a resource list of other health providers.

• When necessary, provide students with transportation to medical appointments off campus.

• Actively serve on, and engage with appropriate committees, including: Wellness Committee, Site Safety Committee, Drug and Alcohol Task Force, and Crisis Management Team.

• Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and/or any other representatives of external organizations.

• Manage the Cowley College Blood Drive.

• Comply with all College policies and procedures.

• Assist the Executive Director of Student Services by performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge in all phases of the immediate health care field.

• Knowledge of current standards of college health service practice and available resources in the field.

• Ability to clearly communicate medical recommendations to students, faculty, and staff.

• Be a good listener and treat others with a caring, compassionate, and empathetic manner.

• Must be able to build a strong rapport with medical and social service professionals in the College’s service area.

• Must possess accurate record-keeping skills.

• Ability to be creative in the planning and development of a student (peer) awareness program.

• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.

• Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Good communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work. Works well under deadline pressures.

• Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.

• Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.

Required Education:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN)Certification preferred; LPN acceptable.

• Associate's degree.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

• CPR Instructor Training.

Required Experience: