Community Health Representative

Locations: Albuquerque, NM

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$20 to $27 / Per Hour

Open Period:12/22/2023 until filled

Summary:Summary of Benefits Health Care Plan for Individual & Family Dental Plan Vision Plan Flex Spending Account 401K Plan Term Life Insurance Long Term & Short Term Disability Supplemental Healthcare Plans Workman's Compensation Employee Assistance Program Domestic Partner Benefits

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Duties:Assists with ongoing program planning and evaluation of program activity. Assists with scheduling client transports and medication deliveries.

Provides transportation for patients residing within the community to non-emergency medical appointments within the community, and to and from health care centers within Albuquerque and Los Lunas, in all weather conditions. Ensures passenger safety and security with use of appropriate equipment during transport. Delivers authorized prescribed medications by Isleta Health Center to clients at their homes when scheduled.

Performs preventative pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles, including maintenance and cleanliness of the exterior and interior areas. Provides basic case management for patients with chronic diseases or other conditions that require support services. Contacts patients and families to coordinate follow-up health care transports, makes appropriate referral for essential and social support services, health care programs, and other resources for both residential and non-residential tribal members.

Assists with conducting health screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, vision, and screening tests for communicable/infectious diseases. Assists and participates with health promotion and disease and injury prevention activities, including car seat safety, health fairs, home safety assessments, health education, and others. Serves as a patient navigator at the Isleta Health Center to educate, advocate, and ensure appropriate services are utilized for patients.

Documents all patient encounters utilizing the RPMS Electronic Health Record, or utilizing other formats as directed by the CHR Coordinator. Completes required program and department forms as directed in a timely manner. Assists with preparation and submission of monthly program activity reports, and other special data to document program output.

Attends meetings, trainings, and workshops related to the CHR/CHW scope of work on community, county, state, and national levels. Maintains complete confidentiality of patient information at all times Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED. One year related work experience.

Must obtain a Certificate to operate a NMDOT vehicle within 6 months of hire. Community Health Worker certification through New Mexico Department of Health preferred, or obtained within 6 months of hire. CPR and First Aid certifications preferred, or must obtain within 3 months of hire.

Must be able to pass a TB screening. Must provide written copy of immunization record prior to employment. Ability to speak the Tiwa language is preferred.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Pueblo of Isleta liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Must pass background check for position. Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Isleta Drug Free Workplace policies.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:201 - 23