Onsite Health Assistant, Student Health Services

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient office operations
• Work closely with Practice Manager
• Operate and maintain office equipment, including computer, fax, printer, copier
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems
• Answer phone calls/emails, schedule appointments, direct students/families to the appropriate campus resources as needed
• Maintain spreadsheets, and communicate, with faculty/staff of clinical programs (ie: nursing, nutrition, physician assistant, respiratory therapy, Communication/Speech)
• Ensures deadlines are met and adapts to changing priorities
• Assists in ensuring students have met the necessary requirements of the Student Health Services department
• Develop and implement interactive health education and events presented in high-traffic areas of the campus. Topics may include: health eating, combatting stress, weight management, physical activity, tobacco cessation, etc.
• Efficiently communicates and coordinates scheduling of campus and community partners for health-related events; and assisting at these events
• Ensures all department functions are met in the Student Health Services department
• During non-student facing times (i.e.: breaks, summer months, etc.) must show initiative in preparing the office for the upcoming semester. This includes record storage/purging, guiding students/families to appropriate resources, and overall maintaining of the Student Health Services office
• Will need to maintain open communication with the Practice Manager, especially during times outside of the fall/spring semesters to ensure the office is prepared for the upcoming academic year.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma.

• Strongly Preferred: Previous experience working in Student Health on a college campus; previous utilization of electronic records; a background in health education and/or health promotion.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must have word processing/computer skills. Experience with Excel, Word and proficiency in the use of office equipment.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES OF POSITION:

• Must maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Must be able to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and families.
• Creating a warm, welcoming environment for the student population

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Continuously (up to 8 hours) exhibit mobility (sit, stand, knee, bend). Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, 35 hours per day, 52 weeks per year

Disclaimer: While not comprehensive, this job description lists activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones added, at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department.