TX – Tribal Health Director – Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas

JOB TITLE: Tribal Health Director

DEPARTMENT: Chief Kina Health Clinic

SUPERVISOR: Tribal Administrator

SALARY: $50,000 to $70,000

JOB SUMMARY

The Tribal Health Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Chief Kina Health Clinic. The Director will work toward developing the clinic to accommodate future needs of the community while coordinating programs, services, functions and activities that provide quality clinical services to the Tribal community. Chief Kina Health Clinic is committed to healthy lifestyles and honoring traditional Tribal values to maintain physical, emotional and social well-being.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops, coordinates, and integrates Clinic plans in accordance with policies, procedures and directives that achieves Tribal health goals and objectives
  • Liaison to outside agencies, volunteer groups, and individuals to improve the total health environment of the tribe
  • Directs the establishment and maintenance of all healthcare related records, data, and records management systems
  • Develops and implements all Clinic policies/procedures to include administrative, clinical, environment of care and orientation of new employees
  • Formulates the operating budget in compliance with Tribal health goals and objectives, which includes budget preparation, review, monitoring and administering of program budgets
  • Secures additional funding through grants and optimized third party (Medicare/Medicaid, Veterans Administration, outside insurance companies etc.) billing to supplement and enhance the Clinic operating budget
  • Keeps current on federal/state laws and regulations, which may impact Tribal health programs/policies.
  • Manages the department, including but not limited to, general supervision, performance evaluation, disciplinary procedures, leave approvals, time sheets, etc., with applicable approval when necessary.
  • Monitors contacts to ensure compliance with all regulations, reporting requirements, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be self-motivated, possess excellent organizational skills and be able to effectively perform in a potentially stressful environment.
  • Must possess a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adhere to and uphold HIPAA regulations, requirements and trainings.
  • Must have a valid state driver’s license.
  • Ability to develop positive working relationships with others, including members of the public.
  • Must be willing to travel and participate in training as recommended.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Administration, Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (Masters a plus)
  • Five (5) years of experience in healthcare administration and management preferred
  • PREFERENCE IN FILLING VACANCIES IS GIVEN TO QUALIFIED INDIAN CANDIDATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT.

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