Positions Currently Available

School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its staff and invites all qualified people to apply, including minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Job descriptions available upon request from the Human Resource Department. Please fax resumes to 408-559-9515 or email resume@healthtrust.org.

Registered Dietician

Nurse Practitioner (2)

Medical Assistant

Receptionist

Registered Dietician - Part Time - 32 hrs/wk

General Summary: The Clinical Dietician will oversee and provide nutrition services in primary care pediatric and adolescent clinics; will serve as a resource for nutritional health education programs. The Clinical Dietician works closely with patients and families and must have respect for diversity.

Experience and Training:

• Requires BS in Nutritional Science or other appropriate specialty and certification as Registered Dietician (RD), Pedicatric Dietician preferred.
• Prefer Master's degree in Pediatric Dietitics.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• Minimum of three years pediatric/adolescent clinical experience preferred.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
• Minimum of two years experience in community health.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Possess strong clinical skills in medical nutritional therapeutics, including specialized nutritional support.
• Ability to complete documentation and written records in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children, adolescents ; families, and physicians; provide group and individual health teaching and counseling in order to provide high quality physical and emotional support to patients.
• Car available for daily use with valid driver's license and automobile insurance as required by the State of California.
• Ability to work within a team environment with diverse population.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and assume responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse population groups and maintain a high standard of professional conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective writing and organization skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (ie. WORD, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nurse Practitioner (2 positions) - 1 Full Time, 1 Per Diem

General Summary: Under remote supervision is responsible for providing complete clinical care, under a physician's direction and using written protocols for children and adolescents. Care may include both individual and/or group health teaching.

Experience and Training:

• Certified or licensed in California as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; and a graduate of an FNP or PNP program.
• B.A. or B.S. in Health Sciences.
• One year's work experience and experience working with children and/or adolescents.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of general and specific medical diagnoses and treatments, especially for children and adolescents; problem oriented recording; pharmaceutical treatments; health education methods and techniques and referral resources within the community in order to provide comprehensive treatment.
• Knowledge of primary, acute and chronic healthcare management; basic laboratory work.
• Knowledge of reproductive health care -including contraceptive counseling, dispensing, pregnancy testing, and health education on sexual health topics.
• Ability to complete written records in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate with children and adolescents; provide group and individual health teaching and counseling in order to provide high quality physical and emotional support to patients.
• Ability to respond well to emergencies in a stressful environment; handle potentially volatile situations in a calm, decisive manner and to recognize when consultation is needed
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of employment screening.
• Completed post offer physical exam, to include, MMR, Varicela Zoster, Hep B
• Completed Department of Justice Background Check (Live Scan)
• Employee's proof of auto insurance and current CA drivers license.

Medical Assistant - Per Diem

General Summary: Will be Posted Soon.

Experience and Training:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant program as required by the State of California
• CPR certified
• One-year current clinical experience as an M.A. preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability to interact in a courteous helpful manner with patients, clients and staff.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and positively in a teamwork environment.
• Knowledge of or be willing to learn community health and welfare resources.
• Knowledge of computers and their applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with patients, co-workers, visitors and callers since many situations involve the provision of sensitive services.
• Skills in prioritizing, organizing and planning job tasks.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of impending emergencies and initiate appropriate response.
• Ability to function, under protocols, with remote supervision when necessary.  Because of small staffs at each location, there is more marked degree of autonomy.
• Position requires occasional moderate to heavy activity level involoving lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Employment background and fingerprinting check required.

Receptionist - Per Diem

General Summary: Will be Posted Soon.

Experience and Training:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• One (1) year general office experience.
• Six (6) months experience in a healthcare setting / community clinic preferred.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong organizational / multitasking skills.
• Ability to file accurately and to prioritize paperwork.
• Ability to answer multi-line telephone.
• Proficient on Microsoft Office.
• Excellent ecommunications skills, professional manner.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Employment background and fingerprinting check required.