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

Incumbent is responsible for performing clinical laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, quality assurance, instrument maintenance, monthly reports, and inventory maintenance.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Draws blood using proper technique for all age groups.
2. Adheres to proper infection control measures at all times.
3. Completes laboratory requisition forms, records all information necessary for patient care into the electronic health record (EHR) accurately in a timely manner, and prepares monthly reports.
4. Labels all specimen collection tubes/vials/containers correctly and completely.
5. Conducts CLIA-waived testing procedures on various collected samples including but not limited to: HCT, rapid strep, UHCG, fecal occult blood, PT/INR, UA, blood glucose, HbA1c, rapid flu, monospot.
6. Runs and documents quality control tests on lab equipment.
7. Reviews result reports and immediately contacts nurses or providers, as appropriate, with critical values.
8. Maintains and schedules patients for laboratory procedures as needed.
9. Tracks all tests ordered and performs follow-up procedures as needed.
10. Maintains stock supplies and performs general medical office duties within laboratory.
11. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
12. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department, SN, and SNHS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Excellent computer/technological skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The physical stamina to stand for long periods.

Job description

Incumbent is responsible for all scheduling tasks within the Medical Unit. Supports the administrative assistants as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receives and screens incoming phone calls. Schedules/transfers calls appropriately based on patient individual needs. Performs any/all administrative duties required to provide adequate patient care.
2. Notifies patients of changes to appointments or provider availability as needed. Responsible to handle appropriately any/all communications necessary for patient care, both incoming and outgoing.
3. Generates memos, work/school notes, reports, and other correspondence as needed. Records all information necessary for patient care accurately, and ensures timely entry of all required data into the electronic health record.
4. Documents all patient contacts according to the provisions of HIPAA and the Privacy Act of 1974.
5. Directs patients through the medical unit when necessary.
6. Performs general medical office duties. Responsible for all general maintenance, housekeeping, material stocking, and cleaning as needed in order to maintain a clean and sanitary workplace for the delivery of patient care.
7. Participates and promotes Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) guidelines and procedures. Responsible for any/all electronic health record functions and duties required for patient care.
8. Promotes a cooperative and cohesive workplace environment to maintain high quality services to patients.
9. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
10. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and Seneca Nation Health System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills

Job description

Under the direction of the Medical Billing Manager, the Assistant Medical Billing Manager will serve as a working team lead for Business Office staff. Helping to develop the potential of team members by assisting, coaching and training billing staff as directed by policies or procedures. This position will perform duties associated with the billing process and help manage workflow while adhering to HIPAA. An understanding of Accounts Receivable, A/R aging, denial management, credit balances and payment posting is necessary to help ensure financial goals are being met.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Helps to create and maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.
2. Assists in implementing appropriate billing and collection procedures, insuring that accounts receivable records are kept in accordance with established procedures.
3. Monitors activities with Third Party Payers and stays abreast of changes in all reimbursement and billing procedures for third party and private insurance payers.
4. Investigates and reports on all current reimbursement developments on the state and federal level.
5. Proactively identifies trends and initiates recommendations for change to the Medical Billing Manager.
6. Maintains own assigned billing duties to current status.
7. Spot checks work for accuracy, efficiency and uniformity.
8. Exercises judgment to make decisions for select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
9. Mentors, trains and coaches team members.
10. Responds to staff questions ensuring they fully understand how to perform their duties.
11. Has general knowledge of Business Office positions to act as back-up if need arises.
12. Participates in professional activities and maintains professional affiliations as appropriate. Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of trends/changes in the field.
13. Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
14. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and Seneca Nation Health System.
15. Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality service to patients, physicians, and other staff.
16. Assures confidentiality of information according to the privacy Act of 1974 (HIPAA).
17. Maintains a positive teamwork environment to ensure quality patient care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must have thorough knowledge of third party reimbursement/regulations, forecasting and planning skills, and must be knowledgeable with ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding.
• Must be familiar with medical terminology and must be able to interpret provisions of health plans.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and be able to help develop policies to increase the productivity of the revenue cycle.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. 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 Health IT Systems Specialist is to support program management, software information systems, data analysis, and business development activities. Under general supervision, provides a variety of software services to end users for the operation and use of computer software; provides individual and coordinates group training on various computer software topics; and performs related duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides technical expertise to programs on data collection, management, analysis, and use, including the use of common software packages such as Microsoft Office package.

2. Provides technical assistance to programs on innovative ways to improve data quality and data use for decision making.

3. Analyzes computer information systems and identifies areas for improvement.

4. Analyzes, develops, and maintains computer applications, procedures, and other systems that satisfy the needs of user departments.

5. Ensures system use, data input, and retrieval policies and procedures are followed.

6. Maintains up-to-date and accurate records and files.

7. Performs training and instruction for users and departments.

8. Stays updated with the latest technologies and industry trends in the information technology field.

9. Installs and maintains specialized and standard software, including performing setup functions, developing associated file structures, report formats and input forms, ensuring file security, performing data entry to populate associated databases and documenting procedures; works with department staff and vendors to diagnose and solve software and data-related problems.

10. Provides user orientation and training on the software and programs. Assists users and provides training in methods for retrieving deleted or damaged files; schedules and conducts or arranges with outside vendors for the delivery of training sessions; coordinates and facilitates user group meetings; provides one-on-one assistance in learning application basics and resolving user problems.

11. Responds to user inquires and requests. Provides technical assistance on PC systems, related software and standard applications; determines cause of problem; offers temporary solutions if problem cannot be resolved within appropriate timeframe; distributes training manuals and documentation to assist users in resolving problems; coordinates solutions with software vendors and contractors.

12. Installs, sets up or relocates, configures, troubleshoots, and supports PC/server software; installs and configures software upgrades; configures and performs tuning of operating systems to enhance PC performance; diagnoses network to software configuration problems.

13. Monitors computer systems, networks, and applications for performance and resource utilization; diagnoses and resolves application connectivity problems and system hardware conflicts.

14. Manages and coordinates a variety projects, such as a new system installation for a department or Company-wide; conducts needs assessments, and hardware and software research and evaluation.

15. Conducts extensive research on new systems that would benefit the Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS).

16. Serves as a back-up to the Clinical Software Application Specialist as well as the Business and Systems Analyst.

17. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.

18. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation, and Seneca Nation Health System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Project management skills.

Problem solving, analysis skills.

Time management and organizational skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Ability to troubleshooting and determine the causes of computer hardware and software problems, device errors and failures, through methods and techniques taught in the field.

Ability to work independently.

Job description

Responsible for providing support services for families. Assists with case management responsibilities as needed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides support to parents and guardians according to program policy and procedures.

2. Observes, coaches family interactions, child development and parenting skills and reports observations to the Family Support Services (FSS) Team, generally during supervised visitation.

3. Accompanies County Child Protective Services agencies on territory while they conduct investigations of abuse and neglect of Native children.

4. Assists with implementation of service plans for individuals and families developed by Case Manager.

5. Maintains current and accurate client case files and enters required data into the Famcare system in accordance with SNHS policy standards and reporting guidelines. Ensuring accuracy, completion and proper filing of documents within the timeframe specified by department policy.

6. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for individuals and families in conjunction with Case Manager and FSS Team when necessary i.e. case conferences.

7.  Assists with on call duties should staffing concerns necessitate.

8. Provides parenting classes or education to the community and families and effectively communicates information and knowledge to all ages.

9. Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality services to clients and staff to assure quality client care.

10. Required to complete all trainings ie. ICWA training, Child Welfare, goal planning, child abuse.

11. Participates in educational outreach events relevant to Family Support Services. Engages with the community at events & when working with other departments.

12. Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.

13. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, SNHS, and Seneca Nation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Excellent communication skills both orally and written.

Excellent computer skills.

Job description

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

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

Incumbent is responsible for providing professional nursing care to, and performing case management duties for, patients of the Seneca Nation Health System in accordance with established standards and practices.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and maintains a cohesive, team-oriented relationship with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Evaluate and report on patient outcomes with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote and facilitate high quality patient care.
2. Identify problems, goals, and interventions designed to meet the patient’s individual needs and personal healthcare goals.
3. Assess the patient’s formal and informal support systems including caregiver resources/involvement as well as available benefits/community resources, making referrals where appropriate.
4. Assess patient progress toward goal achievement including identification and evaluation of barriers. Work with patients and providers to find achievable solutions to meet healthcare goals.
5. Provides direct patient care and assists with examinations/procedures as needed. Performs any/all nursing duties required to provide adequate patient care.
6. Assist patients with treatment adherence and medication compliance. Monitor status changes and report concerns or changes to the provider.
7. Provide culturally sensitive care for patients of all ages. Responsible to handle appropriately any/all communications necessary for patient care, both incoming and outgoing.
8. Orients, trains, and instructs assigned personnel as needed.
9. Records all information necessary for patient care accurately, and ensures timely entry of all required data into the electronic health record. Generates reports as needed.
10. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with SNHS standards.
11. Promotes a cooperative and cohesive workplace environment to maintain high quality services to patients.
12. Participates and promotes Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) guidelines and procedures. Responsible for any/all electronic health record functions and duties required for patient care.
13. Documents all patient contacts according to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974.
14. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, review of current literature, and various workshops as available.
15. Responsible for all general maintenance, housekeeping, material stocking, and cleaning as needed in order to maintain a clean and sanitary workplace for the delivery of patient care.
16. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
17. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department, SN, and SNHS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The physical stamina to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent computer skills.

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

Incumbent is responsible for providing professional nursing care under direction of staff RNs for patients in the medical clinic following established best practices and standards.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with the assigned care team to ensure patient health maintenance requirements are accurate, up to date, and documented appropriately. Proactively reviews schedule to meet caseload requirements, keep abreast of updates, and inform case managers and providers of any changes.
2. Prepares patients for, and assists providers with, examinations and procedures related to direct patient care. Performs any/all nursing duties required to provide adequate patient care.
3. Obtains pertinent clinical data from patients. Records information accurately into the electronic health record.
4. Monitors and observes patients emotional status and comfort level during the visit. Reports information to RNs and providers.
5. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with SNHS standards.
6. Provide culturally sensitive care for patients of all ages. Responsible to handle appropriately any/all communications necessary for patient care, both incoming and outgoing.
7. Records all information necessary for patient care accurately, and ensures timely entry of all required data into the electronic health record. Generates reports as needed.
8. Responsible for all general maintenance, housekeeping, material stocking, and cleaning as needed in order to maintain a clean and sanitary workplace for the delivery of patient care.
9. Promotes a cooperative and cohesive workplace environment to maintain high quality services to patients.
10. Participates and promotes PCMH guidelines and procedures. Responsible for any/all electronic health record functions and duties required for patient care
11. Documents all patient contacts according to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974.
12. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, review of current literature, and various workshops as available.
13. Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
14. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department, SN, and SNHS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The physical stamina to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent computer skills.

Job description

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.