The Director of Curry College Health Services reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs and is a full-time, exempt, benefit eligible appointment.  The Director of Curry College Health Services has three primary functions in the College Health Service: (1) Responsibility for the administration and management of activities of Curry College Health Service, (2) Provision of comprehensive health care to the students of Curry College and (3) Oversee COVID related initiatives for the Curry community. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The Director is responsible for coordinating all health services at Curry College that influence and impact the health and well-being of the students.  As a clinician, the Director provides comprehensive health care and has an established network for specialty care needs of the students.  In addition, the Director is responsible for developing educational services that enhance the health and wellness of Curry students.  The role of director of health services assumes a leadership role in defining goals, standards, policies, and procedures.  S/he demonstrates comprehensive clinical knowledge, facilitates a professional collaboration between colleagues and creates an environment that promotes growth and development of Curry College Health Service.

 Administrative:

• Responsible for the overall design and coordination of a comprehensive student health program that provides consistent, confidential, and quality care to the undergraduate students of Curry College.
• Maintains and updates policies and procedures.
• Monitor the public health and safety of the college population by ensuring proper immunization compliance and implementing measures to minimize the spread of communicable diseases.
• Provide consultation and oversight to COVID related safety measures including surveillance testing, daily symptom monitoring, case investigation/contact tracing and isolation/quarantine housing.
• Manages the annual budget and plans for the needs of staff, capital equipment/improvements, supplies and services.
• Responsible for hiring and training new staff.
• Responsible for completion of annual competencies and performance evaluations for Health Center staff.
• Serves on various campus committees and work groups.
• Maintains clinic statistics and reports using appropriate database.
• Intervenes, as necessary, on issues relating to patient complaints, health care providers concern and operational issues, and takes measures to correct situation or ensures appropriate personnel are involved.
• Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs that meet the health education needs of the Curry students.
• Maintains necessary clinic certifications and compliance with governmental regulations such as OSHA, and CLIA.
• Participates in Student Affairs activities including orientation sessions, open houses, accepted student day, staff training, commencement, and registration.  

Clinical:

• Provides medical care and treatment for acute and stable chronic illnesses to undergraduate students at Curry College.
• Provides medical care oversight and treatment for COVID-19 illnesses to undergraduate students at Curry College.
• Performs history and physical examinations, formulation, or care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to students.
• Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures.
• Document clinical encounters via an EMR clearly, precisely and in a timely manner.
• Follows established protocols and consults with supervising physician on a regular and as needed basis.
• Provides medical advice and information to students during each visit to ensure understanding of their condition and treatment.
• Consults with specialist or outside providers in regard to student information, continuity of care and treatment.
• Refers students to emergency services or specialty providers when appropriate.
• Collaborates with other departments on campus and participates in wellness-related programs and activities.
• Follows confidentiality /FERPA guidelines and collaborates with the College administration on cases involving student medical situations when needed.