Health Office Support/Transporter
Full Time
Grand Rapids, MI
Posted
Job description
JOB TITLE: Health Office Support/Transporter
Supervisor: Health Office Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: Grade 03 ($15.13 - $16.07)
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posting Ends: 04/03/2023 9:30am
NHBP is a self-sustaining Sovereign Nation dedicated to achieving the shared vision of our community. Our mission is to preserve our culture and history, build a healthy community, provide essential services, and secure our financial future through strategic decision-making. We are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish help us fulfill this mission and join us on our journey to protect and promote the cultural, emotional, physical, and financial well-being of our Tribal community for the next Seven Generations.
Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members
- 100% Employer paid health benefits which includes a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- A supplement HRA that helps with out-of-pocket costs
- Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
- 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- 401K Plan with eligible match
- A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
- Thirteen Paid Holidays
- Employee wellness and fitness programs
- Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Health Office Manager the Health Office Support/Transporter will provide transportation for NHBP tribal members and other eligible patients to health care appointments and other approved health and human services sponsored programs or events. In addition to transportation, the Health Office Support/Transporter will assist front desk personnel with reception, scheduling, scanning, filing, and mail distribution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and positions titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Provides transportation to medical visits either at NHBP clinics or external health care providers and NHBP approved functions.
- Pick up of pharmacy orders as required and in accordance to policy.
- Provides general support to Health Department and Human Services Department staff as directed.
- Assist with front desk duties such as routing incoming faxes, taking incoming calls, scanning documents into the electronic health record, scheduling and patient registration.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An applicant’s education, training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education, experience, and skills and/or ability required to enable one to successfully perform the essential functions associated with his position:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to understand, gain knowledge and appreciate the differences with the Native American culture and customs.
- Exemplary customer service skills. Must be able to communicate with clients verbally and with compassion.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record; GSA certifiable.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Chauffer License
- Must be able to travel and ability to drive at night.
- Must be able to safely assist clients in and out of a vehicle if required.
- Ability to become CPR/First Aid certified as training is offered.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including working evenings and weekends as required.
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check: must not have been found guilty of, or pled guilty or no contest to, any felony or misdemeanor offense under federal, state or tribal law involving crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, prostitution, or other crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children; must be able to successfully pass a drug screening.
- Ability to work well independently when required and an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary health team.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with tribal members, co-workers, and the general public.
- Ability to understand and implement office organization and procedures.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, and knowledge of other office equipment required.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to take appropriate action in emergency or stressful situations.
- Proven organizational and time management skills; self-starter and self-directed.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, including a demonstrated understand and application of HIPAA.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby is subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy rules and regulations.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
Tribal preference will be applied in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code which requires that preference in employment be afforded to NHBP members, spouse/parents of NHBP members and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions for the position.
Fair Employment Practices Code (FEPC)
All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check and must pass a drug screen.
NHBP does
not
recognize the use of recreational or medical marijuana.
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