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The Director of Student Health is responsible for managing all aspects of the Office of Student Health within the Division of Student Affairs (DOSA). Responsibilities include maintaining accurate student health and immunization records, providing health records to student clinical rotation sites, providing evaluation of acute illnesses, performing some outpatient procedures, providing wound care, ordering labs and diagnostic tests including drug screenings, sponsoring vaccine clinics (flu and immunizations), and providing health education and counseling. Collect pertinent student data and coordinate with other team members for appropriate student intervention. Work cooperatively with DOSA team. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the University's core values intellectual pursuit and service to humanity through their work. Displays an inclusive and welcoming attitude towards all members of the community.The Director is responsible for providing an array of medical services to the university students. He/she is the custodian of all student health records and is responsible for insuring that all immunization and health screenings are up to date. He/she is also responsible for handling drug screenings and proving documentation to the clinical rotation sites. He/she also provides health education and counseling programs.Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.Responsibilities:Evaluation of acute illness (sore throat, cough, ear infection, pink eye, etc.)Short term supply of refillsSuture lacerations, splint or wrap strained ankles, fingers, etc.Perform physical exams as needed, and include a chaperon when appropriateOrder labs, diagnostic tests or radiology imagingReferrals to specialists and send all medical records to referring physician's officeWound care- dressings, suture/staple removalPerform outpatient procedures such as: urinalysis, pregnancy test, rapid Strep test, glucometerSend out cultures (urine, throat)Provide customized lab requisition forms for Quest and PrimexCompile a list of referrals for specialist, urgent care, dentist, etc.Perform blood pressure, glucose checkProvide required vaccines to studentsLeadership ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership for the Student Health Center staff teamHire, Train, Evaluate, and Supervise the Student Health Center Staff members.Complete and or oversee all administrative responsibilities in the Student Health Center.Work closely with any other providers in the Health Center- Student Health Center.Health education and counselingLecture for brown bag lectures and other campus presentationsGuest speaker or instructor for various programsTroubleshoot any insurance discrepancies or claims verificationHandles all communication with rotation facilities regarding immunizations or documentsClerical services for graduates, providing request documents of health records or resultsSponsor clinics for flu (for employee, students and family members), PPD and other immunizations as requested.Communicate with all students and programs (when needed) about immunizations, urine drug screeningOrder random drug screenings and set up toxicology acct with Quest DiagnosticsVerify all positive urine drug tests; Work with Dean of Students following institutional policyImmunization record keepingCreate templates in the appropriate web based software program COM, DPT, PA, OT, NursingSend out reminders about expiring or missing immunizationsScan and upload urine drug screen results into appropriate web based software programInitiate a urine drug screen protocol and policy.Create various forms (urine drug screen consents, clinic patient intake/physical exam forms, medical release, etc.)Handling urine drug screens and physicals for rotations for each applicable program.Following institutional policy, handle all needle stick students with incident report, ordering labs and surveillance labs as needed or requiredUpdate all immunization letters each time student goes on clinical rotations.Email all students their updated immunization lettersForward all updated immunization letters to clinical education departmentAdministrative ResponsibilitiesCopy, fax, email or mail all health records to clinical rotation sites or students upon requestSubmit claims verification or medical records to insurance companies as supporting documentation for ordering labs or diagnostic testsServe on the TUN Behavior Intervention Team (BITs)Serve on the TUN Alcohol and Drug CommitteeCo-author TUN Biennial Drug and Alcohol ReviewSchedule appointments, answer emails and phone callsOrder educational pamphlets from CDC, National Institute of Mental Health for Student Center display tableEnter and maintain all data into appropriate web based software program.Maintain and order medical supplies for the Student Health CenterCollaborate with Student Counseling, OASIS, and Dean of Students on stress management and any prevalent issuesNegotiate with local radiology facilities and laboratory for discount rates for TUN studentsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Education:Master's Degree.Unencumbered Physician Assistant License in the State of Nevada.Current ACLS and BLS certification.Experience:Knowledge of principle and practices underlying the special field of student healthExperience in higher education setting preferredKnowledge of State and Local laws relating to health and social issuesKnowledge of and/or experience in working with people from different demographic backgroundsSkills and Abilities:Leadership abilitiesExercises professional judgment in making decisionsStrong communication skillsStrong organizational and administrative skillsMicrosoft Office experience requiredHigh degree of proficiency with word processing and data management programs, with attention to accuracy and detailAbility to multi-taskSuperior customer service skillsAbility to problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environmentCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingWork independently and as a team memberStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to stay on task with constant interruptionsAbility to be flexible and patientAbility to maintain confidentialityMaintain professional appearance and collegial attitudeAbility to be prompt and dependableTo apply: