TOIYABE INDIAN HEALTH PROJECT
OFFICIAL POSITION DESCRIPTION
COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE (CHR)
Program: Public Health Salary: $38,556 – 51,931
Director of Public Health – Family Nurse
Supervisor: Practitioner (FNP) Salary Range: 5
FLSA Status: Exempt Non-Exempt Position Type: Regular Full-Time
TIHP Board Approved: 3/04/2022
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under qualified direction, assist with identifying health problems of Native American patients; educate individuals, families and groups about health and assist with health care under the direction of health professionals to meet these needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make home visits routinely, making the client the focus of the visit taking and recording vital signs as needed
- Maintains a file of all eligible Native American clients in their geographical service area.
- Assists with medical regime under supervision of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Public Health Nurse
(PHN), follow care plans and maintain records of all encounters.
- Acts as client advocate identifying and document health, social and economic needs of the communities while identifying individual eligibility for third-party benefits and assisting with application.
- Provides basic health education stressing preventive aspects of health. Interprets instructions from assigned provider (physician, nurse, etc.) to help the family understand. Knows signs and symptoms of diseases and assists the family in identification of illness and social problems.
- Under Toiyabe's Transportation Guidelines, helps arrange transportation to the Clinic, hospital or other agencies as needed. Responsible for the maintenance of clinic vehicle as assigned.
- Assists with newborn home assessment and post-partum visits.
- Assists with prescribed medication, pickup, delivery and education of medication.
- Assist as Medical Aide in the clinic setting, on an as-needed basis, under the supervision of the providers.
- Attends all assigned educational programs and conferences as well as Clinic sponsored in-service training.
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- Attends regularly scheduled Clinic and departmental meetings.
- Participates in Clinic sponsored community education programs and screenings.
- Observes all Clinic policies and procedures including that of utmost confidentiality regarding client information.
- Assists with the surveillance of communicable disease and follow-up referrals pertaining to immunizations, with a report to the LVN or PHN.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be willing to undertake a three-week CHR basic training course after a successful probationary period.
- Must be sensitive and possess an awareness and keen appreciation of Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs of the Indian community.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified or obtain within three months of hire.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Prior experience
- Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking
ALL TIHP EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO:
- Provide the highest possible level of service to clients.
- Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees.
- Abide by all immunization and infection control policies.
- Maintain safe practices.
- Abide by the current and future TIHP Policies and Procedures, as they may from time to time be updated.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sitting / Mobility: Approximately 20% of time is spent working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 80%) is spent moving around work areas. Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, patients and members of outside agencies, in person, by telephone, and by email. Vision: Ability to view medical records, effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos, and other appropriate paperwork. Lifting / Carrying: Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Stooping / Kneeling: Ability to provide patient care, access files/stock supplies in low cabinets and shelves. Reaching / Handling: Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, input information into computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies. Office equipment including, but not limited to computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and fax. Work is performed in a medical office/clinic environment, with continuous contact with other staff and the public.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the
Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472. Other than Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc. adheres to all provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: TIHP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non- membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.
NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT: TIHP is committed to maintaining a drug free and alcohol free workplace. TIHP believes that a healthy, productive workforce free from the effects of drugs is very important to all employees and patients. Substance abuse is incompatible with the health, safety, efficiency and success of TIHP.
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability: This act was enacted to deal with these main areas with regard to patient information. Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care
Operations (45 CFR 164.506) are also covered under this act. HIPAA
- Security of Private Health Information
- Standards of Electronic Transactions
- Privacy of individually identifiable health information
- Ready access to treatment and efficient payment for health care, both of which require use and disclosure of protected health information, are essential to the effective operation of the health care system. In addition, certain health care operations—such as administrative, financial, legal, and quality improvement activities—conducted by or for health care providers and health plans, are essential to support treatment and payment.
DRIVING RECORD: Employees must have a valid Driver License and be insurable under THIP’s vehicle insurance program.
BACKGROUND CHECKS: All employees must be able to pass a background check per Toiyabe's Background
Check Policy.
Toiyabe Indian Health Project is an At-Will Employer. Either the employee or TIHP can terminate the employment at will, without advance notice, at any time, with or without cause.
EMPLOYEE RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have received a copy of this approved position description. The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Board of
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Directors reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change. I have discussed any questions I may have about this position description prior to signing this form.
Employee Signature: Date:
Supervisor Signature: Date:
HR Representative Signature: Date:
This acknowledgment will be placed in the employee’s personnel file and copy given to employee.
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Community Health Representative
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $38,556.00 - $51,931.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
