Community Health Representative Trainee (MTM Only)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

8d•$24 - $33•Onsite

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”.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Knowledge of First aid.
Knowledge of behaviors and practices to achieve and maintain good health.
Knowledge of health care maintenance and prevention.
Knowledge of health and social services and resources.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Skilled in problem solving and client interviewing.
Skilled in record-keeping.
Skilled in working with diverse populations.
Skilled in performing a number of tasks simultaneously.
Skilled in working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
Skilled in meeting deadlines and working under time constraints.
CPR- required after hire.
Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Assist and identify client’s needs.
Schedule appointments.
Provide transportation when needed.
Understand establish protocols.
Basic health and nutrition information.
CPR/First aid certification.
Accompany clients to appointments.
Monitor patient medication.
Work place professionalism.
Assist with health screenings.
Practice good hygiene.
Uniform worn at all times while on duty.
Interaction with supervisors and coworkers.
Positive attitude.

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.