Health Systems Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Health Systems ManagerDepartment: Health Systems ManagementProgram: Health SystemsReports to: Health Systems DirectorEmployment Status: Full TimeFLSA Status: ExemptSchedule: 40 Hours/52 WeeksPreference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryThe Health Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational and administrative support functions of the Health Systems Department. The Health Systems Manager role focuses on optimizing healthcare delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing resources, and enhancing un'ina (patient) access and experience. The Health Systems Manager is a key role in the Health Systems leadership team and collaborates across all Health Systems Departments to support Dena'ina Wellness Center's Dene' Philosophy of Care.Essential FunctionsPerforms supervisory duties to include training, performance reviews, and scheduling while promoting a positive work cultureOversee daily operations of by coordinating communication between Health Systems Departments, managing resources efficiently, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continues improvement initiatives to achieve high-quality un'ina centered careWorks collaboratively with the Health Systems Departments to ensure un'ina to improve healthcare access, un'ina (patient) engagement, and overall health outcomesImplement and maintain all Tribal policies and procedures and ensure daily practices are in alignment with Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Indian Health Services (HIS) standardsAssists in facilitating un'in education and outreach initiatives to promote wellness and preventative care to include coordinating warm transfers to other Tribal DepartmentsResponsible for oversite of all credentialing and enrollment for clinical staff within the Health Systems DepartmentsOversees the Purchase Referred Care (PRC) program to include implementing and developing strategies to improve quality of PRC servicesEnsures that social work services are delivered effectively and in compliance with IHS and the Tribe's guidelines to include ensuring all un'ina receiving care provide acceptable forms of proof for eligibilityManages daily tasks related to electronic health record (EHR) implementation and support, ensuring proper user training throughout the Health Systems Departments, resolving application issues, and acts as a liaison between clinical staff and the Clinical Applications Coordinators (CACs)Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting RequirementsSedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Repetitive MotionHazards and Atmospheric ConditionsNoneOSHA CategoriesCategory III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aidEquipment and ToolsList Equipment used for job:Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle:TravelLocalIn -StateOut-of- StateQualificationsEducationBachelor 's degree in Health Systems Administration or related field or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degreeExperienceThree (3) years of experience in healthcare management, IHS preferredOne (1) year of experience in Purchase Referred CarePreferredKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesLicense/CertificationMust have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policyBasic Life Support (BLS) certification required, or obtain within 90 days of hireSpecial SkillsProficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hireConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersAbility to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlinesKnowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage interdisciplinary teamsIn-depth knowledge of Federal and Indian Health Service (IHS) regulationsThis position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.