Job description

Under the direction of the Diabetes Project Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of health education services, with specific focus on prenatal patients, for the Seneca Nation of Indians Health System.

Job description

Responsible for the provision of nutrition services for the Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS).  Coordinates nutrition services with other health services and with existing nutrition programs of other agencies. Plans, prepares, and conducts in-service educational programs in nutrition.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, develops and evaluates the nutrition component of the program which includes determining needs and problems of the population. Assists in developing policies, standards and services in accordance with nutrition services.
2. Creates nutrition plans to improve the health and physical conditions of the patients.
3. Analyzes the patient’s health status, goals and dietary restrictions and creates a suitable nutritional plan for individual patients considering their life circumstances and chronic health conditions.
4. Tracks patient’s dietary intake and progress.
5. Educates patients and families on how to maintain a balanced and healthy diet.
6. Connects patients with other needed health services such as fitness training and behavioral health counseling.
7. Promotes nutrition through community wide presentations and awareness programs.
8. Stays up to date on the latest nutrition research.
9. Provides nutrition consultation to professional staff and other Seneca Nation programs.
10. Cooperates with and initiates plans with appropriate community agencies for provision of food assistance for families.
11. Prepares reports and summaries as required.
12. Maintains effective verbal and written communications and positive public relations.
13. Performs duties with sensitivity to community needs and cultural differences.
14. Actively participates in case conferences and planning which may involve other health care providers.
15. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and SNHS.
16. Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality service to patients, physicians and other staff to assure quality care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and health informatics.
• Good decision making and judgement capabilities.
• Ability to communicate with all patients and family members.
• Knowledge about diabetes and the nutritional role in the treatment of diabetes and prevention of complications.

Knowledge of the Seneca Nation culture and traditions and the role of nutrition in the culture.

Job description

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the EH&E Program Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the environmental health program on his/her respective reservation. The Public Health Technician is expected to obtain as high a level of technical proficiency as it is possible to obtain with the resources available. This means that the individual has the responsibility of doing the utmost to obtain as much as they can from the various In-service training opportunities that are offered from time to time. In addition, they have responsibility of studying on their own to keep abreast of the field of sanitation. Reports directly to Environmental Health and Engineering Program Coordinator.

General Responsibilities:

1. Determine environmental conditions of the community.
2. Inspects community and individual water and sewage systems and makes corrective recommendations.
3. Studies refuse collection and disposal needs of major communities and makes recommendations to supervisor.
4. Determines sources of insect and rodent breeding and harborage and determine methods to control or eliminate them.
5. Inspects major food preparation and serving facilities and public food service establishments and reports recommendations.
6. Assists appropriate authorities in assuring adequate sanitation facilities for celebration and community functions.
7. Develops and maintains a working relationship between the Seneca Nation and various state, county and local agencies.
8. Develops and participates in the community education program, including rabies education and control: injury surveillance, safety and awareness.
9. Submits monthly statistical and narrative reports as required.
10. Project coordinator of Reservation wide injury prevention program, including but not limited to; seat belt safety, car seat inspection, and bicycle safety, traffic safety monitoring with documentation and reports as needed.
11. Management of various federal and state grant-funding programs.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
13. Responsible for attending all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
14. Follows all policies of SNHD.
15. Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality service to patients, physicians and other staff to assure quality patient care.
16. Where applicable, must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Job description

Providing comprehensive interdisciplinary services to clients with mental health, substance or alcohol abuse and co-occurring disorders. Responsible for conducting initial assessments, evaluations and interpretation in developing appropriate interventions and/or treatment/recovery plan for client through individual or group therapy plans. An understanding in the concepts related to cultural components, medical and social factors influencing the lives of persons who are suffering from substance or alcohol abuse and mental health issues as well as how it affects families. Knowledge and experience in clinical interviewing practices and procedures; working with diverse mental health issues including trauma, ability to effectively communicate the goals of the treatment program to clients, maintain effective relationships with community organizations and agencies, addictions screening and generate referrals as required. Facilitate effective interpersonal relationships with clients, families and community in maximizing continued interest while keeping professional boundaries. Skills in organizing, planning, and facilitating support/therapy groups. Ability to complete accurate documentation such as but limited to, comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, correspondences, group therapy notes, and all other required documentation per the established policies, procedures and requirements related to client electronic medical record keeping.

Job description

Basic Function:

Work will be conducted in health promotion and fitness development in an ambulatory care setting. Implementation of exercise prescription for health related fitness would be a strong emphasis of the position. Duties to include client screening and fitness assessment following ACSM Guidelines.

General Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement exercise prescription program for at-risk and diseased populations.
2. Provide assessment and exercise supervision to all age groups.
3. Graded exercise testing for healthy and diseased populations.
4. Provide patient counseling and education to participants based on extensive knowledge of functional anatomy, exercise physiology, pathophysiology, gerontology, human behavior/psychology.
5. Monitoring the safety and function of fitness equipment.
6. Conduct/participate in group exercise instruction for all age groups.
7. Be able to provide emergency procedures related to exercise testing and training situations.
8. Participate in Health Team planning, community assessment, goal setting, and evaluation of Health Promotion and Wellness Programs.
9. May develop and supervise specific conditioning programs to increase athletic performance such as speed, agility, strength, endurance, flexibility and power.
10. Works with participants in the prevention of illness or complications, and injury related to exercise or sports.
11. Maintains neat and orderly work area.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Integrative Care Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessment of patients upon receiving a referral or request from the medical providers. They will include unmet medical, mental health, and substance abuse issues. They will provide integrative care to assist the healthcare providers with gaps of service that encompasses medical concerns, mental health needs, and substance abuse issues. The Integrative Care Social Worker will establish goals to assist patients in dealing with unmet medical needs, identify problems, assist the client and medical providers to address any mental health or substance abuse concerns. When needed, the social work will provide crisis intervention and or short-term treatment to patients with appropriate linkage to services or by using evidence-based practices to help with symptom reduction and stabilization. The individual will empower patients to discuss with their medical providers, issues that may affect health and wellness. The employee will provide services at both locations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTY:

1. Provides holistic care to patients by completing a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of needs incorporating spirituality.
2. Assist patients with goals and objectives, encouraging ownership of their health and wellness.
3. Identify and discuss barriers and issues that may affect health and wellness, mental health, and substance abuse concerns.
4. Be able to address mental health and substance abuse issues by utilizing social work evidence-based practices in a healthcare setting. The focus is on identifying and filling gaps that exist within the medical, mental health, and substance abuse areas to improve the well-being of those seeking assistance.
5.  Assist patients with navigating complex medical systems, proving referrals to the case managers and other clinical care coordinators to assist when needed in scheduling appointments, requesting referrals and arranging transportation.
6. Attend care plan meetings for patients to discuss goals and progress towards medical concerns, mental health and substance abuse issues as needed.
7. Provide medical advocacy to complex patients with multiple comorbidities, including mental health and substance abuse issues.
8. Provide support to patients to assist them with coping with chronic illnesses.  Provide education and assist with referrals for other services.
9. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patient’s medical or physical condition and to assess patient’s need, this includes psychiatric services.
10. Educate patients on chronic and terminal illnesses discussing options for end-of-life care, this includes utilizing evidence-based practices to address grief and loss.
11. Record social work activities and prepare reports as required, reviews case managers and other clinical care coordinator notes as needed.
12. Coordinates and/or participates in community planning for essential services to meet social, emotional and health needs of the populations served by the SNHS, as well as combating social problems.
13. Collaborate with medical providers, BHU staff, and other agencies within and outside of SNHS; be able to identify when a referral for more intensive treatment is needed vs. Integrative Care.
14. Possess interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians, and health care team colleagues.
15. Must be able to travel between clinic locations and local community agencies/providers. This can include travel during inclement weather.
16. Follows all established SNHS policies.
17. Performs other related duties appropriate to position as the need arises.

Job description

Under the clinical direction of a licensed Dentist, the incumbent assists dentists and other dental healthcare providers during the examination and treatment of patients and performs other supportive functions. Work involves exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, and flying debris, therefore personal protective equipment appropriate to the task required by Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will be worn at all times.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs routine chairside assisting, and accurately records diagnostic information and treatment.
2. Responsible for day to day maintenance of all clinic areas, including cleanliness of clinic areas.
3. Provides diagnostic aid including exposing radiographs, recording medical and dental histories.
4. Educates patients regarding treatment and home care.
5. Performs all routine dental equipment maintenance and monitoring for quality assurance.
6. Monitors inventory, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of supplies.
7. Prepares and maintains dental operatory according to department’s policy and procedures.
8. Assists in dental laboratory with, but not limited to; model duplication, appliance fabrication, etc.
9. Performs basic office procedures including answering telephones, scheduling patients.
10. Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
11. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation Health System, and Seneca Nation.
12. Promotes cooperative staff efforts to provide high quality service to patients, and co-workers.
13. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must be physically fit to sit, walk, stand, and bend as necessary for long periods of time and occasionally lift supplies weighing no more than 25 lbs.
• Computer proficient with up to one years’ experience in a clinical healthcare setting.

Job description

Under the clinical direction of a licensed Dentist, the incumbent assists dentists and other dental healthcare providers during the examination and treatment of patients and performs other supportive functions. Work involves exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, and flying debris, therefore personal protective equipment appropriate to the task required by Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will be worn at all times.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs routine chairside assisting, and accurately records diagnostic information and treatment.
2. Responsible for day to day maintenance of all clinic areas, including cleanliness of clinic areas.
3. Provides diagnostic aid including exposing radiographs, recording medical and dental histories.
4. Educates patients regarding treatment and home care.
5. Performs all routine dental equipment maintenance and monitoring for quality assurance.
6. Monitors inventory, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of supplies.
7. Prepares and maintains dental operatory according to department’s policy and procedures.
8. Assists in dental laboratory with, but not limited to; model duplication, appliance fabrication, etc.
9. Performs basic office procedures including answering telephones, scheduling patients.
10. Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
11. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation Health System, and Seneca Nation.
12. Promotes cooperative staff efforts to provide high quality service to patients, and co-workers.
13. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must be physically fit to sit, walk, stand, and bend as necessary for long periods of time and occasionally lift supplies weighing no more than 25 lbs.
• Computer proficient with up to one years’ experience in a clinical healthcare setting.

Job description

The Director of Quality is responsible for managing risk, ensuring compliance, best practices and improving overall performance and quality at the Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS).  The incumbent will work closely with administration and clinical leadership to establish a vision an direction for quality improvement and compliance.  Responsible for the management of the Health Planning Office and direct supervision of two direct reports.  Serves as the SNHS Compliance Office.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and implements performance measures to improve processes and clinical outcomes.
2. Analyzes, develops, and implements improvement activities, including but not limited to policies and procedures to increase quality and/or compliance rates as measured by nationally standardized benchmarks and definitions.
3. Participates in and leads (as required) the education of SNHS employees and the Board of Directors on risk management and quality performance indicators selected by the organization, focusing on the requirements and implications of these measures for safe clinical practice.
4. Monitors all new and existing continuous quality improvement CQI initiatives, providing comprehensive analyses and improvement ideas and integrating those concepts in the short- and long-term plans of the SNHS.
5. Coordinates the development of quality assurance processes to ensure that evidence-based best practices are utilized throughout the system and maintains quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) process reviews uniformly throughout the system.
6. Participates in developing and implementing interventions, including provider report cards and dashboards as related to improving patient care and clinical outcomes.
7. Determines compliance and quality metrics and establishes a system for tracking them.
8. Reviews all incoming inquiries and other compliance and quality requests to ensure all necessary information is included, assess the priority of each question/request, and address questions/complete requests or assign to employees when appropriate.
9. Tracks status of Compliance questions/requests by maintaining the Compliance Status Document and ensuring team members provide regular and timely updates.
10. Compiles, reviews, and evaluates quality data on Purchased/Referred Care vendors to ensure patients receiving the highest quality of care from outside providers.
11. Coordinates CQI committee meetings (at least quarterly) with administration, providers, staff, and the Board of Directors Quality Improvement Committee.
12. Provides recommendations on policies and processes to improve the overall quality of care provided.
13. Keeps internal stakeholders (QI, Compliance, ELT teams) informed regarding deadlines, turnaround targets, and status updates.
14. Participates in data extraction and preparation for submission of required data analysis and conclusions to oversight and/or accrediting bodies, including to the CEO and the Board of Directors for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
15. Responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and management of compliance controls, procedures, and operational processes for Compliance Program.
16. Assists with monitoring adherence to departmental processes.
17. Coordinates in the preparation and completion of regulatory, quality and compliance documents.
18. Coordinates regulatory projects by tracking progress, scheduling meetings, maintaining Regulatory Action Tracker, and facilitating communication.
19. Identifies areas of noncompliance and coordinates with management and employees to develop improvement plans.
20. Performs and/or coordinates random internal audits for units/departments to ensure compliance with laws, policies, procedures, and regulations at all levels of the SNHS.
21. Performs, or assists in the performance of, investigations of compliance-related violations including response and resolution.
22. Identifies preventative care areas with declining or plateauing compliance rates over time, including root cause analysis for contributing factors.
23. Tracks and monitors incident reports and patient complaints to ensure patient safety and improve satisfaction.
24. Evaluates and reports compliance rates on a quarterly basis.
25. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services, including training to stay current in position and/or department.
26. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and SNHS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and policies of quality improvement and risk management programs including program structure, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tools and processes (e.g. PDSA cycles, A3 summaries, statistical analysis and charting, survey methodology, trend analysis and control limits, etc.).
• Knowledge of mathematics and relevant statistical techniques and ability to perform computations thereof.
• Thorough understanding, knowledge and application of research, analysis, and assessment of compliance with federal regulations related to Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Affordable Care Act, and other government laws and programs related to the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, procedures and associated regulations and standards for the delivery of rural, community-oriented health care delivery systems.
• Familiarity with Indian Self-Determination contracting and the IHS system.
• Requires a professional image/demeanor as well as an extremely responsible working attitude with oral and written communication skills being an absolute necessity. Individual must exhibit the highest level of integrity and ethics.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Familiarity with the mandatory reporting requirements under the Indian Child Protection Act, with regards to suspected incidence of child abuse or child neglect.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.