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 Recreation Aide will be responsible for overseeing activities operations of the Native Connections Clubhouse under the direction of the Prevention Supervisor and the Behavioral and Community Services Director. The Recreation Aide will organize, plan, implement, and supervise activities to develop pro-social skills that promote long-term health, wellness, recovery and a drug-free lifestyle with youth participants and in cooperation with the Prevention Team.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes a friendly, welcoming, safe and positive environment at all times by enforcing Native Connections Clubhouse rules and regulations for all participants, families, and staff.

2. Provide positive guidance and role-modeling by engaging with participants.

3. Work collaboratively with Prevention Department staff to provide and implement programming to participants.

4. Work collaboratively with other Seneca Nation (SN) departments and outside agencies to host programming and presentations.

5. Promote the Clubhouse within other SN departments, within the community and local school districts as well as other agencies as needed.

6. Maintain data collection as required for reporting purposes.
7. Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities and recreational areas at all times.

8. Stay current with the Prevention Department by completing required trainings in a timely manner.

9. Responsible for opening/closing and securing the Clubhouse at the beginning and end of shift.

10. Maintain, organize, and store associated files and records appropriately.

11. Attend and complete all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.

12. Follow all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and Seneca Nation Health System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Stamina to engage in physical activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Seneca Culture or willingness to learn.

Job description

The Recreation Aide will be responsible for overseeing activities operations of the Native Connections Clubhouse under the direction of the Prevention Supervisor and the Behavioral and Community Services Director. The Recreation Aide will organize, plan, implement, and supervise activities to develop pro-social skills that promote long-term health, wellness, recovery and a drug-free lifestyle with youth participants and in cooperation with the Prevention Team.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes a friendly, welcoming, safe and positive environment at all times by enforcing Native Connections Clubhouse rules and regulations for all participants, families, and staff.

2. Provide positive guidance and role-modeling by engaging with participants.

3. Work collaboratively with Prevention Department staff to provide and implement programming to participants.

4. Work collaboratively with other Seneca Nation (SN) departments and outside agencies to host programming and presentations.

5. Promote the Clubhouse within other SN departments, within the community and local school districts as well as other agencies as needed.

6. Maintain data collection as required for reporting purposes.
7. Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities and recreational areas at all times.

8. Stay current with the Prevention Department by completing required trainings in a timely manner.

9. Responsible for opening/closing and securing the Clubhouse at the beginning and end of shift.

10. Maintain, organize, and store associated files and records appropriately.

11. Attend and complete all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.

12. Follow all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and Seneca Nation Health System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Stamina to engage in physical activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Seneca Culture or willingness to learn.

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assists the Pharmacist in a variety of support functions, which are allowable for non-professionals in providing pharmacy services.  Reports directly to Supervising Pharmacist.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTY:

1. Orders drugs, as directed by the Supervising Pharmacist, from wholesaler and completes order requests for drugs from other suppliers.
2. Receives and stocks drug orders and reconciles orders received with original order request and invoice, noting any differences, prepares monthly report for billing department.
3. Maintains inventory of existing stock, checks for outdated and expired drugs.
4. Answers the telephone, records patient request for Pharmacist response. (Note: Pharmacy technician may not accept telephone prescriptions from health care providers.)
5. Requests medical records for pharmacy patients and returns to medical records office after services are provided and documentation is complete.
6. Assists in filling of prescriptions, including typing of labels, counting dosage units, returning drugs to stock shelves and marking refills, as necessary and subject to appropriate checks by the Pharmacist.
7. Operates within the confines of paragraph (ii) of the attached, entitled “Limitations on assistance by an unlicensed person at all times.”
8. Updates insurance information on all patients.
9. Maintains patient confidentiality.
10. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
11. Follows all policies of SNHS.
12. Works to promote a cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality service to patients, physicians and other staff to assure quality patient care.
13. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The incumbent performs oral prophylaxis and periodontal therapy in the prevention of or protective treatment of oral disease. Supervises and coordinates community-based programs and provides off-site direct dental care and outreach to high-risk patient groups (children, elders, etc.).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs oral prophylaxis and scaling in the prevention of oral disease.
2. Takes and develops diagnostic radiographs.
3. Observes the condition of structures and tissues within the oral cavity, recording findings and reporting conditions to the Dentist.
4. Provides onsite and offsite fluoride treatments as a preventive measure to children up to sixteen years of age.
5. Provides detailed instruction to all patients on the methods and importance of good oral hygiene, reflecting on each patient and knowledge specific to the various clinical or community program served.
6. Provides direct off-site preventive and routine care in conjunction with coordinated community based prevention and patient education programs, including school-based preventive care delivered at ECLC Health Offices.
7. May be required to assist Dentist in the absence of the dental assistant.
8. Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
9. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS) and the Seneca Nation.
10. Supervises and instructs university dental interns while providing hygiene and periodontal care while on rotation with SNHS inclusive of examination and treatment planning.
11. Oversees care management efforts of outreach project(s) including maintaining screening records and coordination with offsite healthcare staff (e.g. ECLC, SALC nursing staff, etc.), parents or guardians to ensure recommended care is received in a timely fashion.
12. Coordinates all outreach and educational fairs on both territories, which includes preparing dental supplies for community distribution at outreach events; including ordering, stocking and maintaining inventory.
13. Implements hygiene recall system by initiating correspondences with patients through various means of communication such as phone calls, written reminders and overdue notices to stress importance of oral health.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and time management.

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The incumbent provides community outreach, education, training and brief intervention services focused on preventing early substance misuse and suicide.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTY:

1. Assess community’s existing needs and programs to determine best services delivery approach.
2. Provide prevention education to youth, families and community.
3. Facilitate SafeTalk and ASIST trainings scheduled per department supervisor or by request to employees, individuals, departments, groups, organizations, or agencies.
4. Provide intervention services related to substance use and suicide for youth including evidence-based practices.
5. Collaborate with internal Seneca nation programs and external organizations such as but not limited to schools and community / recreational centers.
6. Must be able to successfully clear all school’s fingerprint background investigations.
7. Conduct themselves in a professional and cooperative manner to ensure high quality services for individuals and families.
8. Attend all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
9. Provide coverage for other prevention specialists located at the same or opposite territories as needed per the request of the supervisor and/or director.
10. Travel between both territories may be required. This can include travel during inclement weather.
11. Follow all established polices of The Seneca Nation Health System/Seneca Nation.
12. Performs other duties as assigned or requested appropriate to position.

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for posting, processing, and balancing all daily cash, checks, credit card payments, denials and declines into the patient accounting system for all designated payers and locations in order to meet and maintain goals. Preparation of daily deposits with reconciliation to appropriate cost centers for the Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Audits and verifies daily cash, credit card and check receipts from both Cattaraugus and Allegany sites.
2. Retrieves and processes electronic remittance files from the patient accounting system addressing unapplied balances and verifying posting totals with voucher totals.
3. Verifies and posts all lockbox deposits received and ensures that all payment entries have been posted in the patient accounting system in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining an accurate posting rate.
4. Reviews and prepares a deposit to submit to the SNHS fiscal unit ensuring the detail agrees to the receipts and patient accounting system reports as well as preparing separate deposits for payments unrelated to the patient accounting system.
5. Monitors and works the credit balance and unapplied payment reports.
6. Will identify and resolve payment posting issues.
7. Prepares correspondence to companies for proper remittance of payments.
8. Ensures daily and monthly close is successfully performed in a timely and efficient manner, reporting any problems or discrepancies in paperwork.
9. Cross trained to provide assistance and coverage with patient registration and billing office tasks as needed.
10. Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain quality services to patients, physicians and other staff.
11. Assures confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA.
12. Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.

1. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and SNHS.
2. Adheres to CMS and other payer guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel and Word.
• Sedentary position requires prolonged computer use with repetitive tasks.

Job description

Under the Purchased Referred Care (PRC) Manager, the Clerk is responsible for performing the administrative tasks and duties to support the daily PRC department operations. The incumbent will ensure all Indian Health Services (IHS) and Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS) policies and procedures are followed correctly pertaining to eligibility and payment.

General Responsibilities:

1. Verifies eligibility, including referral, ER reported, patient status, etc. on all claims received.
2. Validates all patients’ bills/statements received for eligibility for payment along with patient insurance.
3. Processes any additional claim status information as requested, such as date paid, amount, check information, etc.
4. Researches patient’ bills and reports findings to PRC Manager.
5. Processes and files all incoming and outgoing department mail.
6. Generates and maintains records of denial letters.
7. Responsible for incoming phone calls and email correspondence from patients and outside providers.
8. Maintains accurate filing for fiscal year records.
9. Responsible to void purchase orders through direct approval from PRC Manager.
10. Participates and completes all mandatory staff trainings, meetings and in-services.
11. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, SNHS, and Seneca Nation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.