Winslow Indian Health Care Center

LEAD PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK (OUF)

Tuesday 06th of May 2008 16:49

The incumbent is responsible for interviewing patients for accurate submission every 30 days in order to obtain pertinent patient registration information such as demographic, insurance information and authorization forms in order to submit claims for health care services provided. Assisting patients in completing new or updated forms for the RPMS patient registration system. Determine eligibility of patients seeking health care, by obtaining the Certificate of Indian Blood or documentary proof of tribal membership. Identifies those patients whose health benefits are subject to prior approval to determine the extent of health care for outpatient. Verifies the health care record number in the RPMS system and request charts for updating and patient visits. A photocopy of Private Insurance/Medicare insurance cards is obtained. Assists Patient Benefits Coordinator with any documents needed to enable application process for alternate resources and answers questions. Adheres to security and confidential procedures when operating equipment or while operating the computer. They are supervised by the Patient Registration Supervisor. The Lead Patient Registration Clerk primarily responsible for assisting in the management of the centralized appointment system and management for in-house specialty appointments for the Outpatient Clinics of the Winslow Indian Health Care Center. They work closely with patients, medical providers, Nursing staff, Patient Advocate/Clinical Liaison, Patient Benefit Coordinators, and Contract Health Services to ensure patients have access to necessary medical care within established WIHCC policies and guidelines. They will also assist in managing the patient flow for Urgent Care as well as the Satellite and main campus here at Winslow Indian Health Care Center. To read Job Description click HERE

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CLOSING: 05/19/2008)

Tuesday 06th of May 2008 10:18

The Pharmacy Technician serves as a support function under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. The position requires a practical knowledge of pharmacy skills and techniques to perform routines and procedures of the department. Also, required is general knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology and basic experience to facilitate work on general and less familiar tasks that may occur in the department. To read Job Description click HERE

LEAD PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK (CLOSING: 04/30/2008)

Wednesday 16th of April 2008 16:49

The incumbent is responsible for interviewing patients for accurate submission every 30 days in order to obtain pertinent patient registration information such as demographic, insurance information and authorization forms in order to submit claims for health care services provided. Assisting patients in completing new or updated forms for the RPMS patient registration system. Determine eligibility of patients seeking health care, by obtaining the Certificate of Indian Blood or documentary proof of tribal membership. Identifies those patients whose health benefits are subject to prior approval to determine the extent of health care for outpatient. Verifies the health care record number in the RPMS system and request charts for updating and patient visits. A photocopy of Private Insurance/Medicare insurance cards is obtained. Assists Patient Benefits Coordinator with any documents needed to enable application process for alternate resources and answers questions. Adheres to security and confidential procedures when operating equipment or while operating the computer. They are supervised by the Patient Registration Supervisor. The Lead Patient Registration Clerk primarily responsible for assisting in the management of the centralized appointment system and management for in-house specialty appointments for the Outpatient Clinics of the Winslow Indian Health Care Center. They work closely with patients, medical providers, Nursing staff, Patient Advocate/Clinical Liaison, Patient Benefit Coordinators, and Contract Health Services to ensure patients have access to necessary medical care within established WIHCC policies and guidelines. They will also assist in managing the patient flow for Urgent Care as well as the Satellite and main campus here at Winslow Indian Health Care Center. To read Job Description click HERE

LEAD PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK (CLOSING: 04/11/2008)

Monday 31st of March 2008 16:49

The incumbent is responsible for interviewing patients for accurate submission every 30 days in order to obtain pertinent patient registration information such as demographic, insurance information and authorization forms in order to submit claims for health care services provided. Assisting patients in completing new or updated forms for the RPMS patient registration system. Determine eligibility of patients seeking health care, by obtaining the Certificate of Indian Blood or documentary proof of tribal membership. Identifies those patients whose health benefits are subject to prior approval to determine the extent of health care for outpatient. Verifies the health care record number in the RPMS system and request charts for updating and patient visits. A photocopy of Private Insurance/Medicare insurance cards is obtained. Assists Patient Benefits Coordinator with any documents needed to enable application process for alternate resources and answers questions. Adheres to security and confidential procedures when operating equipment or while operating the computer. They are supervised by the Patient Registration Supervisor. The Lead Patient Registration Clerk primarily responsible for assisting in the management of the centralized appointment system and management for in-house specialty appointments for the Outpatient Clinics of the Winslow Indian Health Care Center. They work closely with patients, medical providers, Nursing staff, Patient Advocate/Clinical Liaison, Patient Benefit Coordinators, and Contract Health Services to ensure patients have access to necessary medical care within established WIHCC policies and guidelines. They will also assist in managing the patient flow for Urgent Care as well as the Satellite and main campus here at Winslow Indian Health Care Center. To read Job Description click HERE

URGENT CARE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Wednesday 19th of March 2008 15:07

Serves as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA), primarily in the WIHCC Urgent Care. Provides medical and health care for ambulatory patients, emergency cases, and individual and families in Winslow Indian Health Care Center and the two field clinics. The FNP / PA works under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, but is expected to function autonomously in a variety of clinical settings. To read Job Description click HERE

ADVANCE STAFF DENTAL OFFICER

Wednesday 06th of February 2008 09:14

This position functions as a Staff Dental Officer, within the Winslow Indian Health Care Center Dental Program. The incumbent will be a first line treating dentist within the clinics of the Dental Program, as well as assisting the Chief, Service Unit Dental Program, in the implementation and operation of the dental program. This included preventive, educational, and corrective dental services to the approximately 30,000 Indian recipients in the Service Unit who fall within the scope of the WIHCC Dental Program.

The incumbent acts as a professional in the dental field in connection with diagnostic treatment of commonly encountered dental disease or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures. Since it is impossible to provide complete dental coverage to all within the incumbent¡¦s jurisdiction, the WIHCC priority system will be followed.

In order to provide dental services by WIHCC priority, the Dental Officer and auxiliary (ies) may be required to travel to schools where either fixed or portable equipment may be used. Where these are not available, school children may be transported to the nearest dental clinic to receive dental care. Clinical dental services will utilize approximately 80% of the dental officer¡¦s time. The remaining 20% will be utilized for administrative/specialty duties as assigned. The Dental Officer will permanently be stationed within the WIHC, except for authorized and necessary TDY assignments.
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STAFF DENTIST

Wednesday 06th of February 2008 09:11

The Dentist provides diagnostic treatment of commonly encountered dental disease or dental health problems requiring standards corrective, restorative, or preventive measures. The Dentist works under the immediate supervision of the Chief Dental Officer. To read Job Description click HERE

CLINICAL NURSE (URGENT CARE)

Tuesday 08th of January 2008 10:45

This position is located in the Division of Nursing of the Winslow Indian Health Care Center (WIHCC), Winslow, Arizona, which provides Ambulatory and Urgent Care Room Services. This position is specifically located in the Urgent Care Room (UCR). The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive nursing care services on a flexible shift in a multidisciplinary program environment for immediate/urgent patients. Incumbent must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationship in a fast-paced environment. In addition, the Clinical Nurse works under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Executive/Nurse Executive and receives medical direction from the Medical staff. To read Job Description click HERE

STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Tuesday 08th of January 2008 09:51

This position is located within the Winslow Indian Health Care Center. The employee is responsible for providing physical therapy, education, and consultation for all health center services. Works under the immediate supervision of the Chief of Physical Therapy. To read Job Description click HERE

LEAD PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK (CLOSING: 11/29/07)

Wednesday 24th of October 2007 16:49

The Lead Patient Registration Clerk obtains patient data and performs registration and eligibility services, which are the key points of interaction with patients to acquire demographic and insurance information. Works under the direct supervision of the Patient Registration Supervisor. To read Job Description click HERE

SUPERVISORY PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Wednesday 24th of October 2007 16:44

This position is located in the Nutrition Department of Winslow Indian Health Care Center, directly supervised by the Diabetes Program Manager. The Nutrition Department consists of a supervisory public health nutritionist, a nutritionist-dietitian (proposed), and nutrition technicians.

In 1982, Winslow IHS had 36,000 patient visits, with five physicians on staff. By 2002 the number of patient visits had doubled to 64,000, with 11 physicians on staff. The total number of staff members in 1985 was 56. Today the staff numbers over 200.

WIHCC operates two outlying clinics - one in Dilkon, the other in Leupp. A mobile van was purchased and outfitted to reach out to the entire Winslow Service Area in 2001.

The Nutrition Department focuses primarily on preventing the development of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, but also provides services directed toward preventing the complications of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses. Prevention strategies include individual home-based nutrition education, community-based nutrition education, as well as school and community nutrition promotion initiatives. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, medical nutrition therapy, individual or family nutrition education, staff training and supervision, and management.

The purpose of this position is to direct, administer, manage and coordinate program planning, implementation, evaluation of community-based nutrition care, education and promotion services. The incumbent directs the provision of services and the development and implementation of innovative programs through collaboration with Navajo Nation Nutrition programs, Health Promotion, Community Health, Public Health Nursing, Clinical Diabetes and other departments and programs in order to meet the needs of Winslow Indian Health Care Center and the community.
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CLINICAL NURSE (Ambulatory Care)

Friday 24th of August 2007 16:38

This position is within the Division of Nursing of the Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Winslow, Arizona, which provides Ambulatory and Urgent Care Room Services. This position is specifically located in the Ambulatory Clinics with the purpose to provide comprehensive nursing care services in a multidisciplinary program environment for ambulatory patients. Incumbent must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationships in a fast-paced environment. The Clinical Nurse will work under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Executive; however, Nurse Executive will maintain Division oversight. In addition, the Clinical Nurse will receive medical direction from the Medical Staff. To read Job Description click HERE

STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Tuesday 31st of July 2007 09:51

This position is located within the Winslow Indian Health Care Center. The employee is responsible for providing physical therapy, education, and consultation for all health center services. Works under the immediate supervision of the Chief of Physical Therapy. To read Job Description click HERE

HEALTH PROMOTION DEPARTMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER

Thursday 11th of January 2007 10:36

This position is located within the WIHCC Health Promotion Department, Mobile Medical Van (MMV) Program. This position serves as Nurse Practitioner (NP) and manages the MMV Program, providing medical and health care for ambulatory patients, individuals, families and communities within the WIHCC service area. The NP works under the supervision of the Health Promotion Department Head and is expected to function autonomously in a variety of clinical settings. The hours of operation of the MMV Program will vary to meet the communities¡¦ needs; this may include evening and weekend hours.
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GENERAL MEDICAL OFFICER - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Thursday 11th of January 2007 10:30

The General Medical Officer (GMO) provides comprehensive medical care services to patients of the Winslow Indian Health Care Center. The GMO works under the immediate supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. To read Job Description click HERE

STAFF PHARMACIST

Monday 11th of December 2006 08:29

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for supporting the maintenance of high quality, professional and cost effective pharmacy services for WIHCC. This individual performs pharmacy services so as to provide the right medication to the right patient at the right time according to acceptable policies and procedures and standards of practice. The Staff Pharmacist assumes the role of the Chief Pharmacist in the absence of both the Chief and Assistant Chief Pharmacist. Works under the immediate supervision of the Chief Pharmacist. To read Job Description click HERE

FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN WITH OBSTETRICS

Thursday 10th of November 2005 12:39

The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive medical care services to patients of the Winslow Indian Health Care Center. The Family Physician works under the immediate supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. To read Job Description click HERE