Health Director

SUMMARY: Responsible for administration of all Tribal and Community health care services on the Shoalwater Bay Reservation, Pacific County Service area and surrounding areas. This includes ongoing administration of the Shoalwater Bay Wellness Center and direct supervision of the activities of all Wellness Center staff and programs. The Health Director is responsible for the ongoing management and delivery of Contract Health Services in Pacific County, Washington. These duties will be carried out in close consultation with the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Administrator, and Tribal Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ø Plans, directs, implements, and manages the delivery of clinical and ambulatory health care services for Native and Non-Native clients of the Wellness Clinic and Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Contract Health Services in Pacific County.

Ø Assures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Tribal regulations.

o Knowledge of the provisions of PL 93-638.

o Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act Ensures that all program services meet all applicable rules, regulations, and ethical standards.

Ø Provides leadership and direction towards the improvement of the Tribe’s health service delivery system including strategy, and strategic goals and objectives in accordance with all applicable tribal, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Ø Annual review/revisions for clinical compliance with regulations and standards.

Ø Revision of policies and procedures to be used in the administration and operation of the Wellness Clinic.

o Behavioral Health- WAC/RCWs, Grants.

o Medical-P&P, Grants.

o Dental-P&P, Grants.

o Wellness Center-P&P, Grants, special programs.

Ø Supervises the daily work activities of Wellness Clinic staff.

o May delegate direct day-to-day supervision to clinic coordinators and/or managers who report to the Health Director.

Ø Directly hires and trains delegates or training of new personnel as deemed appropriate.

Ø Recruits qualified Providers to maintain services.

o Ensures that all providers are registered, certified, or licensed as required by Federal and State rules and regulations.

Ø Recruits qualified employees to maintain services.

o Ensure that all have proper training and certifications/licenses as required by the position.

Ø Suspends and/or dismisses personnel as deemed appropriate, according to Tribal policy and procedures.

Ø Reviews and implement revisions of job description as needed.

Ø Implement/review Employee improvement plan as necessary.

Ø Maintains close working relationships with Federal, State and local health agencies and other organizations and providers concerning matters affecting the health of the Tribal service population.

o Public Health Emergency-DOH/Local Health Jurisdiction

o Public Health Emergency Response for the Tribe.

o Public Health Vaccine delivery/reporting.

Ø Advocates for Tribe related to health care issues with State, Federal, Tribal entities.

Ø Analyzes legislative, regulatory, policy and other industry changes; provides briefings to CFO, Tribal Council, and Health Board.

Ø Administrator of the Behavioral Health Program according to Department of Health (DOH) and Health Care Authority (HCA) administration regulations.

Ø Grant proposal, submission, retention, and oversight for program support of essential services.

o Grant proposals.

o Grant submission/addendums/retention.

o Grant expenditures.

o Grant reports.

o Grant management and/or oversight.

Ø Develop and implement programs that address Tribal community needs.

Ø Proposals and grants to secure additional funding and grant monies for continuation and expansion of health delivery services.

Ø Under the direction of the CFO, manages the Wellness Center’s operating budget and ensures the best and maximum utilization of resources is made.

o This includes administration and approval of expenditures using available third-party billing resources.

Ø Authorize/approves purchase orders for the Wellness Center according to the budget and tribal fiscal policies.

Ø Responsible for ensuring that all State, Federal, Grant reports are completed on time, reviewed and provided to appropriate funding agencies.

Ø Completes the submission of yearly paperwork and proposals necessary to the operation of Tribal health programs.

o 340B-Federal Drug Pricing Program.

o HRSA-Health Resources System Administration.

o NHSC-National Health Service Corp.

o NPDB-National Practitioner Data Bank.

o FQHC-Federal Qualified Health Center.

o IHS- Indian Health Service loan repayment program.

Ø Responsible for the contracting, administration, maintenance, and education of the Wellness Centers current Electronic Health Record systems (EPIC/RPMS/Dentrix).

Ø Responsible for maintaining contracts with outside entities such as:

o Radiologist.

o Psychiatric care.

o Nutritionist.

o Laboratory (Medical/Dental).

o Henry Schein (Medical/Dental).

o McKesson (Medical).

o Indian Health Services.

o Commercial Insurance Companies.

o Local entities for optimal health care delivery.

Ø Responsible for maintaining the Wellness Center in optimal operating condition, including the capital equipment owned and operated by the Wellness Center.

Ø Works in conjunction with the Shoalwater Bay Health Board to address:

o Monthly updates regarding the Wellness Center.

o Complaints regarding health services received.

o Policy changes/revisions for the delivery of health care services within the Wellness Center.

Ø Appoints Wellness Center committees to ensure that ongoing quality assurance, safety, and continuous monitoring and review of Tribal programs are carried out.

Ø Serves as a public relations specialist for the Wellness Clinic.

Ø Keeps the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Administrator, Health Board, Tribal Council, and Tribal community informed of policy changes or program developments.

Ø Utilization of clinic and department services,

o Program growth and development.

o Implementation of new programs with staff.

o Update the Tribal Community as necessary regarding changes.

Ø Schedules and holds regular all-staff, clinic coordinator/manger meetings.

Ø Report requirements:

o Medicare Cost Report.

o Review of Credit Balance Report.

o Medicaid Administrative Match

§ Submission of data.

§ Quarterly Reports.

§ Monthly billing reports to the Health Board.

§ Review of Monthly Billing reports.

o Grant reporting as required.

Ø Responsible for designating an employee to ensure the HIPAA/OSHA compliance rules and regulations are adhered to for each department.

Ø Appropriate training for staff.

Ø Overall protection of the clients/customers of the Wellness Center by implementing appropriate safeguards.

Ø ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Represents Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe as delegate to NPAIHB (NW Portland Area Indian Health Board), AIHC (American Indian Health Commission), HCA (Health Care Authority), DOH (Department of Health), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), IHS (Indian Health Services), Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration), SPIPA (South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency), Providence Health System (EPIC), Pacific & Grays Harbor County Local Health Jurisdiction and others. The Health Director supervises and manages the total Tribal health and Wellness services program. This individual works with a broad range of individuals and organizations, including ongoing supervision and management of staff activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ø Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern health care administration.

Ø Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of public administration or business administration.

Ø Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of personnel administration, financial management and purchasing.

Ø Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations impacting the operation of the Wellness Center.

Ø Ability to work under pressure.

Ø Ability to multi-task.

Ø Ability to prioritize.

Ø Ability to gain cooperation and conformance from a diverse staff.

Ø Ability to meet short deadlines.

Ø Ability to promote public relations

Ø Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.

Ø Ability to read and interpret budget reports.

Ø Ability to develop and enforce annual budgets.

Ø Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Ø Ability to write reports and other items using original or innovative techniques or style.

Ø Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, public groups, state and county officials.

Ø Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ø Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions dealing with abstract and concrete variables.

Ø While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use a computer. Considerable knowledge of PC operations and software (Word, Outlook, and more) are required. Good typing skills, spelling and grammar, are also required.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000