Wellness Specialist

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Provides administrative support to the Health and Wellness Department principally. Develop and maintain a sustainable Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) program with the goal of improving services to adolescent sexual assault victims, sexual assault investigation, evidence collection, and prosecution. Directs co-ordination and Center Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) administration.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Maintains and files student medical records.

 Answers phones, schedules appointments, arrange student transportation needs, and greets students.

 Assists students in completing medical insurance documents.

 Monitors missed appointments and follows up as necessary. Updates missed appointments in Center Information System (CIS).

 Completes purchase requisitions for medical supplies and payment to vendors.

 Enters CA-1 data into the Safety Health Information Management System (SHIMS).

 Maintains a log of medically separated students.

 Opens, sorts and distributes incoming correspondence, including faxes.

 Follows all HIPPA rules and regulations.

 Assists the center in every effort necessary to achieve its OMS goals, as well as ensuring that the Zero Tolerance Policy is strictly adhered.

 Promotes a positive work environment demonstrating career success standards and core values.

 Models appropriate behaviors, mentors students and monitors both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

 Coordinate effective interagency collaboration to generate a coordinated response team to meet the needs of adolescent sexual assault survivors

 Monitor and evaluate EEO compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies.

 Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.

 Prepare research reports on EEO topics for student education.

 Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.

 Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.

 Counsel students of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

 Knowledge of state and federal laws regulating patient privacy (HIPPA)

 Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

 Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills

 Excellent customer service skills; ability to multi-task

 Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.

 Ability to effectively operate office equipment 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

 High School Diploma and experience equivalence to an Associate degree. 

EXPERIENCE:

 Two years of experience supporting medical environment experience preferred.

 Proven ability to work with stakeholders from multiple disciplines and develop collaborative relationships.

 Must possess valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record