Community Health Representative Trainee (MTM Only)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

About The Position

Under supervision, performs paraprofessional-level health care assistance duties for clients and families. At completion of the 90-day learning period, the Community Health Representative Trainee must be able to demonstrate the responsibilities as outlined under “Additional Requirements”. MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Knowledge of: • First aid.• Behaviors and practices to achieve and maintain good health. • Health care maintenance and prevention. • Health and social services and resources.
Skilled in: • Oral and written communication. • Problem solving and client interviewing. • Record-keeping. • Working with diverse populations. • Performing a number of tasks simultaneously. • Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team. • Meeting deadlines and working under time constraints. • CPR- required after hire.
Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries by phone and in person, identifies clients’ needs, schedules client appointments as appropriate and transports clients, when necessary.
Collects and records measurements and vital signs; interviews clients for medical, dietary and dental history as well as other needs and/or concerns.
Using established protocols evaluates intake data for health risk factors and coordinates care with appropriate health care provider.
Provides basic health and nutrition information to clients as well as referrals to health care services and available resources.
Serves as liaison and advocate for client, health care and community providers.
Conducts periodic home visits to monitor client needs.
Monitors and helps to maintain eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures and other such items to insure proper fit, function and working condition.
Monitors patient medications to assure proper dosages and refills prescriptions if/when necessary.
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all protected health information in accordance with the Division’s Policies and Procedures, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Accompanies clients to referral appointments and reports pertinent information to CH supervisor and/or clinical and dental providers.
Assist with the planning and implementation of health events i.e. health fairs, health screenings etc.
Operates Tribal and/or GSA vehicles, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.
Other related duties as assigned.