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Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.***\nPosition Summary:\nEnsures the efficient and effective delivery of program services by providing support to clients and providers in the form of care coordination and service navigation. Assists clients with gaining timely access to benefits and services. Serves as a backup for other administrative positions within the program. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) and Health and Human Services (HHS) department.\nThis list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities:\nGuides new and existing clients through the CIT HHS registration process during client orientation appointments. This includes verifying tribal enrollment and insurance benefits and entering and scanning client information into the electronic health record system. \nEvaluates and determines client eligibility for tribal and community services, as well as potential funding resources. Works to identify and eliminate obstacles in accessing these services.\nAssists with applying for and acquiring benefits as a certified Tribal Assister.\nVerifies client department and alternate resources for behavioral health coverage, ensuring eligibility and coverage details are accurately documented, communicated to the billing department, and accurately input into the patient registration system on an ongoing basis.\nCollects fees and payments from clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing. Conducts outreach as needed to maintain clients' accounts in good standing.\nCoordinates clients’ care with internal and external providers and agencies as requested by a provider, including but not limited to arranging inpatient or outpatient treatment services.\nSupports client engagement by effectively identifying needs, coordinating with program staff, and referring to internal services and external partners to meet those needs.\nConsistently documents client contacts and care coordination activities within established timeframe requirements in the electronic health record system.\nTracks, records, and reports on client and program data as requested.\nHelps clients determine their eligibility for Tribal enrollment and assists with the enrollment process. Responsible for documenting and maintaining contact information and enrollment criteria for federally recognized Tribes.\nConducts urinalysis tests as requested; routes to appropriate clinician; prepares and processes urinalysis requisitions.\nServes as a backup to program assistants and other administrative staff by providing coverage, scheduling appointments, answering a multi-line phone, and performing other administrative tasks as requested. Manages a client support specialist clinic schedule in the provider electronic scheduling system.\nParticipates in staff meetings as requested. \nAdapts to changes in safety protocols and procedures. \nWorks collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared goals. \nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nKnowledge of traditional forms of government and tribal customs and traditions.\nKnowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.\nKnowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.\nKnowledge of office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, is preferred.\nKnowledge of patient registration and general front office responsibilities in a healthcare setting is required.\nKnowledge of policies and procedures related to HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance programs.\nSkill in navigating database software programs in a Windows environment, including electronic health care systems.\nSkill in interpersonal communication. \nAbility to maintain confidentiality.\nAbility to establish and maintain professional relationships and contribute to the creation of an inclusive environment. \nAbility to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.\nAbility to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.\nAbility to exercise independent judgment.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh School Diploma/GED; AA degree preferred.\nFive years’ related experience required.\nA combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.\nA valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes. \nObtain and maintain BLS/CPR and AED certifications.\nExperience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities preferred.\nMust be able to successfully pass a background screening investigation according to the established requirements below.\nTribal preference in accordance with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).\nBackground Investigation Requirements:\nPre-employment drug screen.\nReference checks including education and employment verification.\nFederal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks including fingerprint verification.\nHas not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crime of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children. \nPhysical Demands:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers for a variety of tasks, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and clarity of vision at long distance.\nWork Environment:\nWork is generally performed in an office/clinical setting with a moderate noise level. Employee may be exposed to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious disease. Situations occur where PPE (personal protective equipment) is needed. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. 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