Job Details

Student Health Services Assistant

Position Number: 6969245
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Student Health Services Assistant

Cuesta College

Salary: $24.04 - $31.65 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time - 10 Months/ 100% FTE
Job Number: FY2526-00129
Location: San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Student Success & Support Programs
Closing: 3/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

This is a 10-month position that follows the academic calendar. The work schedule includes non-working periods during December-January and portions of the summer, consistent with the college's instructional schedule. The salary range listed on the posting reflects a 12-month equivalent rate; compensation for this position is prorated to a 10-month assignment.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, perform secretarial, clerical, and record keeping work; assist with the daily activities of initiating and providing health and wellness services to students, maintain health and related records; and perform other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Health Services Assistant is distinguished from other classes in the clerical/secretarial series in that incumbents perform work related to student health and wellness, including maintenance of personal health records.

Incumbents in this position supports the overall mission of the college in the standard of quality, excellence and accessibility, by providing services and programs which promote student involvement to achieve academic and personal success. The incumbent plays a key role in assisting students with clinical care services, mental health services, communicable disease control, illness assessment and referrals, first aid treatment, self-care programs and health education resources.

The incumbent in this position supports institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes by effectively assisting students in accessing student health services and in protecting the confidentiality of health services provided.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Organize and oversee the day-to-day functions of assigned office;
Train and coordinate the work of clerical assistants and student workers;
Receive students in reception area in absence of clerical assistants;
Schedule specialty clinics, health-care provider visitations, and patient appointments using an Electronic Health Record (EHR);
Provide Student Health Services and community resource information in person and by phone;
Receive and maintain student charts and other health related material;
Receive, account for, and deposit cash from sales;
Distribute health education and printed materials to students;
Monitor inventory and order office, student, and event supplies;
Open and classify incoming mail and other information
Complete requisitions, work orders, facility use and other forms;
Assist the Director with the collection and submission of employee leave forms each month ;
Maintain computer files and clinic records;
Receive and process student medical insurance claims, and file accident reports;
Act as a liaison for Student Insurance claims processing;
Maintain current CPR and first aid certificate training;
Maintain confidentiality and ensure adherence to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines in Student Health Services;
Implement clinic form updates;
Demonstrate competency and act as an office lead with current college computer programs including Word, Excel, Banner, Dynamic Forms, MiCollab, Online Requisitions, and, PyraMED, and;
Record and transcribe notes and distribute minutes and agenda items for department meetings;
Assist with student survey distribution and data collection;
Assist with budget monitoring and planning;
Assist with the preparation of Institutional Program Planning and Review documents;
Work independently with a minimum of supervision; and
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Preferred

Associate's degree;
Secretarial science, office management, and public relations courses.

Experience:

Required

Three years of increasingly responsible clerical/secretarial experience in a student services or public services environment involving frequent public contact.

Preferred

Experience in a health care setting.

Knowledge of:

HIPAA and FERPA guidelines;
Efficient record keeping;
Methods of writing correspondence and reports;
Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Maintain a variety of files

Physical ability to:

Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and
Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

License and Certificates (current within the last year):

Required

Possess, or be able to obtain within 6 months, certificates in CPR and basic first aid.
Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

Cover letter;
Resume;
Reference List (see further instructions below)

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Friday, April 17, 2026.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.