GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBSTITUTE ASSIGNMENT
HEALTH PROFESSIONS SPECIALIST – ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING
GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Assignment: May 2022 – August 2022
BENEFITS: The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an excellent
comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants interested in this position, send a 1-2 page cover letter
addressing how you meet the requirements of the position, and a complete and current resume by
Friday, May 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
(Probationary Employees, Please Contact Human Resources Prior To Applying To This Position)
CL-28: $3,414 (Step A)
SALARY
The compensation shall be paid at the step of the higher
classification which is at least five (5) percent greater than the
bargaining unit member’s monthly salary, including any
longevity increment.
DEPARTMENT
Allied Health and Nursing
START DATE
May 2022
STATUS/ASSIGNMENT
Temporary/Approximately 3 months
SCHEDULE/HOURS
Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m.
SUMMARY: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of specialized
duties in assigned area of Health Professions such as Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy Assistant or Respiratory Therapy; perform specialized clerical duties;
coordinate and oversee office activities of assigned function; train and provide work direction to
others as assigned.
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by formal training in
business office technologies or related area.
EXPERIENCE: Increasingly responsible clerical experience including public contact.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to a disability and require
accommodations for completing the application process please notify the District Human Resources
Department.
A complete job description is attached to this announcement.
CLASS TITLE: HEALTH PROFESSIONS SPECIALIST
RANGE 28
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of specialized duties in
assigned area of Health Professions such as Cardiovascular Technology, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy Assistant or Respiratory Therapy; perform specialized clerical duties;
coordinate and oversee office activities of assigned function; train and provide work direction to
others as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform a variety of specialized duties to provide services to students in all health professions
areas including but not limited to CVT (Cardiovascular Technology), Nursing, OTA
(Occupational Therapy Assistant) and RT (Respiratory Therapy), and Disabilities Specialist.
Design, develop, and maintain spreadsheet and database to accurately track student
applications; prerequisite acceptability; program acceptance; health, dental and immunization
compliance, etc.
Use computer software packages to compile information, prepare and type correspondence,
memorandums, reports, requisitions, forms, tests and other materials as required; proofread
and edit written materials to assure accuracy and completeness.
Maintain a variety of records, logs, and files related to the Health Profession areas.
Receive, tally and report on money collected from students for class pins, graduation banquets,
licensing exams, etc.
Train and provide work direction to student assistants and hourly personnel as assigned; may
participate in screening processes of hiring procedures.
Calculate instructor load from information available and prepare hire letters for Health
Professions.
Design, develop and maintain web pages for the Health Profession areas.
Accept and review student applications, transcripts and other information to determine
compliance with program prerequisites. Request and review student transcripts to determine
program eligibility; confer with respective health profession coordinator on student’s eligibility.
Accept and review student physical forms to assure program compliance and verify that CPR,
TB, and malpractice insurance requirements are met.
Perform a variety of responsible clerical duties requiring initiative and independent judgment for
assigned administrator or other health professions staff to relieve them of a variety of clerical or
routine administrative duties.
Receive and compile information; post records, make mathematical computations; record and
track information from a variety of sources.
Track purchase requisitions and budget information.
Greet office visitors and answer telephones; screen and refer calls, schedule appointments and
meetings or take messages as appropriate.
Answer questions and provide specialized information and assistance to students, instructors
and the general public on all Health Professions areas.
Communicate and coordinate activities with other district departments and personnel, other
educational institutions, community organizations and other outside organizations and agencies
to exchange information and coordinate activities.
Recruit potential applicants for programs from career fairs, health fairs, and local area high
schools and college-level biology classes.
Prepare and duplicate materials, distribute mail; order and maintain adequate stocks of office
supplies; prepare and type requisitions according to established procedures.
Plan and coordinate advisory board meetings.
Operate standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, scanners, label
makers, typewriters, facsimile machines, calculators and copiers.
Schedule and proctor a variety of tests as assigned.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Participate as directed in the training and direction of hourly personnel and student workers.
Maintain departmental area(s) in a safe, clean and orderly condition; assure compliance with
established safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain currency of qualifications for area of assignment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including telephone techniques and
etiquette.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Basic medical terminology for area of assignment.
ABILITY TO:
Learn the specialized medical terminology, functions, operations and activities of all assigned
Health Professions areas.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to a
specialized area.
Organize and coordinate office activities.
Train and provide work direction; assign and review the work of others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Perform clerical duties such as preparing and maintaining a variety of correspondence, records
and reports; filing, duplicating, etc.
Operate a personal computer including various software packages to enter and retrieve data
using keyboarding skills in an efficient and effective manner consistent with requirements of the
position.
Plan and organize work; work independently to meet schedules and time lines.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by formal training in business office
technologies or related area.
EXPERIENCE:
Increasingly responsible clerical experience including public contact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office environment.
Est. 2/00
Rev. 1/03
Rev. 4/18
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