Community Health Representative

Osage Nation Health Center • Pawhuska, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Representative (CHR) acts as a liaison between medical providers and clients to bridge gaps between Osage/Native clients and health resources. The CHR provides transportation to Osage/Native clients within the Osage Reservation who have no other means of transportation, with priority given to Wah-Zha-Zhe Health Center appointments and their referred appointments. The CHR strives to improve overall health and wellness and promotes disease and injury prevention among Osage/Native community members. The CHR complies with Osage Nation Employee Policies and Procedures and Osage Nation CHR Program Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
• Willing and able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, pull, push and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must complete and pass American Heart Association BLS/Heartsaver/First Aid Instructor Training and Blood Borne Pathogens Training within 180 days of hire
• Must complete and pass CHR Basic Training and CHR Advanced Training online modules within 180 days of hire
• Must complete and pass National Child Passenger Safety Training within 180 days of hire
• Must be culturally sensitive to the customs, traditions, language, practices, and sovereign status of the Osage Nation
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction
• Must have good writing and public speaking skills
• Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the Osage Nation
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times, be knowledgeable of and strictly adhere to HIPAA laws
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
• Requires a high level of customer service and patient care
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Requires good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass drug/alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles
• Must be willing and able to travel

Nice To Haves

• Upload your tribal Membership card, if claiming Osage or Native American preference

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between medical providers and clients to bridge gaps between Osage/Native clients and health resources.
• Provides transportation to Osage/Native clients within the Osage Reservation who have no other means of transportation, with priority to Wah-Zha-Zhe Health Center appointments and their referred appointments.
• Strives to improve overall health and wellness.
• Promotes disease and injury prevention of Osage/Native community members.
• Complies with Osage Nation Employee Policies and Procedures and Osage Nation CHR Program Policies and Procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED