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Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or a BIA 4432 and/or DD214.\nWhy Join Our Team?\nCompetitive pay with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development. \nWork alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to whole-person care. \nServe a mission-driven organization where culture, community, and compassion guide everything we do.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple no-cost options for employees.\nRetirement benefits\nEmployees accrue (13) paid vacation days, (13) paid sick leave days, and (15) paid holidays in their first year.\nPosition Summary\nEnsures the efficient and effective operations of the clinic’s front office and lobby. Creates a welcoming environment and directs callers, clients, and visitors to appropriate personnel. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Health and Human Services department.\nKey Responsibilities\nChecks in arriving clients for intake/assessment in an efficient manner and notifies staff of patient arrival; verifies insurance information; collects fees and payments; directs clients to appropriate locations for services requested.\nAnswers incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of the call, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department. Processes messages and voicemails per program procedure.\nMonitors access to the building by visitors and delivery persons, checking in arriving visitors and issuing a visitor identification badge, directing visitors to the appropriate locations for meetings or business contacts.\nConducts urinalysis (UA) collections, including directly observed collections for male clients in accordance with same-gender observation requirements and program protocols; manages urinalysis requisitions and chain-of-custody documentation.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\nRequired Education & Certifications\nMust be able to perform directly observed UA collections for male clients, which requires the staff member to be of the same gender as the client.\nKnowledge of patient registration and front office responsibilities in a healthcare setting.\nThree years of related experience.\nHigh School Diploma/GED.\nObtain and maintain BLS/CPR and AED certifications.\nA valid driver’s license.\nKey Skills & Abilities\nSkill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs in a Windows environment, including electronic health care systems.\nKnowledge of policies and procedures related to HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance programs.\nAbility to establish and maintain professional relationships and contribute to the creation of an inclusive environment.\nKnowledge of office functions, procedures, and policies.\nAbility to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.\nPreferred Qualifications\nKnowledge of basic medical terminology.\nExperience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.\nWork Environment\nWork is generally performed in an office/clinical setting with a moderate noise level. Employees may be exposed to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases. Situations may occur where PPE (personal protective equipment) is needed. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.\nAdditional Requirements\nPre-employment drug screen.\nPersonal and professional reference checks 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 crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children.\nPlease note: The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is NOT covered by Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.\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 distances.\nApply Today\nIf you are passionate about helping individuals access treatment and delivering compassionate healthcare services in the community, this role may be right for you! 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