Clinic Director, Chief Kina Health Clinic | |
Department: | Chief Kina Health Clinic |
City/State: | Livingston |
Type: | Full Time |
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Contact Name: | Karen Williams |
Contact Email: | personnel@actribe.org |
The Clinic Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Chief Kina Health Clinic. The Clinic Director will report directly to the General Manager and receive oversight and guidance from the Tribal Council. The Director will also secure increased funding through grants, third party billing as well as maintaining current accreditations. The Director will work toward developing the clinic to accommodate future needs of the clinic and the community while coordinating programs to provide quality clinical services to the Tribal community. The Chief Kina Health Clinic is committed to healthy lifestyles ana honoring traditional Tribal values to maintain physical, emotional and social well-being. EXAMPLES OF WORK: • Promotes an organizational culture that embraces the values of respect, care, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and responsibility; and works with all staff to create and maintain a workplace environment reflective of such values. • Works with the General Manager and Tribal Council to establish and implement policies designed to improve the total health environment of the Tribe. Provides overall leadership and management for Health Clinic staff and services. Develops, coordinates, and integrates Clinic plans in accordance with policies, procedures and directives that provide Clinic goals and operating guidelines relating to the administration and management of the programs. Liaison to outside agencies, volunteer groups, and individuals to improve the total health environment of the Tribe |
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Works cooperatively within the Clinic, Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, Indian Health Services and other agencies as needed. • Directs the establishment and maintenance of all healthcare related records, data, and record systems • Monitors dinic facilities maintenance activities in conjunction with Indian Health Services, Tribal Maintenance and Construction Departments. • Develops and implements all Clinic polides/procedures to indude administrative, clinical, environment of care and orientation of new employees ? Plans operational budget and general goals and objectives of the Health Department. * Formulates the operating budget in compliance with Clinic goals, which indudes 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. • Negotiates contracts for contract health services and third- party billing. • Maintains and manages inventory. • Provides advice and consultation on Tribal Health programs to individuals, employees, and local, state, and Federal agencies. • Keeps current on federal/state laws and regulations, which may impact Tribal health programs/policies. • Monitors contacts to ensure compliance with all regulations, reporting requirements, etc. • Manages the department, including but not limited to, general supervision, performance evaluation, disciplinary procedures, leave approvals, time sheets, etc., with applicable approval when necessary. • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person. |
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor's Degree In Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or Public Health Administration. Master's Degree preferred. 2. Must be self-motivated, possess excellent organizational skills and be able to effectively perform in a potentially stressful environment. Excellent public speaking skills for presentations to Tribal Council and the general public. 3. Five (5) years experience in healthcare administration and management preferred. 4. Must be able to perform long-range planning functions, scheduling resource use, and evaluation program progress. 5. Must possess a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adhere to and uphold HIPAA regulations, requirements and trainings. 6. Must have a valid Texas driver's license. 7. Must possess professional work ethics, manners, and appearance. 8.Ability to develop positive working relationships with others, including members of the public 9. Must be willing to travel and participate in training as recommended. 10.Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Tribal culture and lifestyle |
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Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Pension FICA Worker's Comp |
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