Health Services Technician at Mojave River Academy - Kern County
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the school nurse, the Health Services Technician supports the health needs of MRA students at the Bakersfield and Tehachapi campuses in accordance with California law and MRA policy. The role provides first aid and routine health care in the health office, maintains student immunization and health records, supports state-mandated screenings and reporting, and performs the clerical work that keeps health services running. This is a part-time position of 5 hours per day. The technician works primarily at the Bakersfield campus, with time at the Tehachapi campus as scheduled.
Requirements / Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or equivalent. One year of clerical or administrative experience, or one year of experience in a medical office, school health office or similar setting. Current First Aid and CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association at the time of hire, kept current as a condition of employment. Valid California driver’s license for travel between the Bakersfield and Tehachapi campuses. First aid techniques, common communicable diseases and their care, and basic health care practices. Health office procedures, medical terminology and record-keeping, including student confidentiality requirements. Modern office practices, computers and standard office software; accurate data entry with speed. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation; clear communication in person, by phone and in writing with students, families and staff. Sound judgment in emergencies, and the ability to stay calm and prioritize with frequent interruptions. Experience working with school-aged children. Experience with CAIR2 or another immunization registry. Coursework in administrative, clerical, data or records management. Speaks, reads and writes Spanish with students and families. Lived experience with, or ties to, the Kern County communities MRA serves.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 up to date)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume (updated)
Requirements / Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or equivalent. One year of clerical or administrative experience, or one year of experience in a medical office, school health office or similar setting. Current First Aid and CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association at the time of hire, kept current as a condition of employment. Valid California driver’s license for travel between the Bakersfield and Tehachapi campuses. First aid techniques, common communicable diseases and their care, and basic health care practices. Health office procedures, medical terminology and record-keeping, including student confidentiality requirements. Modern office practices, computers and standard office software; accurate data entry with speed. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation; clear communication in person, by phone and in writing with students, families and staff. Sound judgment in emergencies, and the ability to stay calm and prioritize with frequent interruptions. Experience working with school-aged children. Experience with CAIR2 or another immunization registry. Coursework in administrative, clerical, data or records management. Speaks, reads and writes Spanish with students and families. Lived experience with, or ties to, the Kern County communities MRA serves.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 up to date)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume (updated)
Comments and Other Information
All required materials must be uploaded for consideration.
*MRA Kern County campuses: Bakersfield (primary) and Tehachapi, California
Comments and Other Information
All required materials must be uploaded for consideration.
*MRA Kern County campuses: Bakersfield (primary) and Tehachapi, California