What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Community Health Representative position at The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan?
Interim Position
Intra-Department ~ current employees in the Nimkee department and all SCIT Tribal members are eligible to apply.
Posting: 04/16/25-04/21/25
Full Time 1st shift Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Public Health Director, provide service that meets HIS standards of care for Nimkee eligible clients. Assist nursing staff with patient advocacy, continuity of care, and community outreach. Provide referral services as needed. All Public Health staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote both treatment and prevention of disease for tribal community.
- Develop and maintain patient list for needs assessment and coordination with nursing staff.
- Serve as liaison between clients and community health services.
- Take vital signs including blood pressure, pulse and respirations; perform a blood glucose test.
- Provide patient follow up for referrals from medical clinic and public health staff as needed.
- Provide Eye Care (JVN), and foot care (comprehensive foot exam) clinic, follow up and community outreach.
- Provide assistance with public health events for the tribal community.
- Perform home visits.
- Deliver medications to patients who are unable to come to the clinic to pick them up.
- Provide and assist with home visits as needed for patient advocacy, continuity of care, community outreach and liaison between patients, Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center, and outside providers.
- Transport patients to and from medical appointments as directed in the Transportation Policy and Procedure.
- Assist with grant related goals and objectives from areas with health disparities to meet the needs of the tribal community.
- Maintain and submit monthly logs and personal activity reports to Prevention Director the first of every month. Quarterly reports due by the 5th day of the first month of each new quarter for the previous quarter.
- Utilize EHR/RPMS system for patient care, chart reviews, and referrals as needed.
- Attend Public Health staff meetings and other meetings as assigned by the Public Health Director.
- Complete National CHR online training at orientation and every 2 years for competency in vitals, anatomy and patient care as set forth through IHS.
- Adhere to patient confidentiality and comply with department policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Contact with staff, Tribal Operation Departments, medical staff for services.
- Direct contact with clients when providing various services.
- Contact with outside agencies for follow up care for clients.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant.
License, Certification, or Special Requirements:
- Ability to obtain HIPPA Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, and Safety Training within thirty days of hire.
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within ninety days of hire.
- Ability to obtain Joslin Vision Network Certification within one year of date of hire, if position mandates.
- Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver’s License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
- Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
- Knowledge of health related issues, medical terminology, and health and child care education.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
- Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
- Occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands and arms.
- Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Normal office environment.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
- Travel may be required.
Education
Required- HS Graduate or GED or better
