Family Health Manager

Prairie Island Indian Community•Welch Township, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Health Services Manager provides overall planning, direction, and management of the Family Health Department including the Clinic, Indian Health Services (IHS), CHRs, Fitness Center and related contracts and grants. Also responsible for administration of Tribal Health Plan. The Family Health Manager and fulfill the responsibilities of all related grants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health administration, Business or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably working in the Native American community.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with health benefits
Experience with contract and grant writing
Experience in managing departmental budgets and controlling labor costs
Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
Good organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
Sensitive to Native American Culture
Must pass drug screen (UA) and a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Indian Health Services
Knowledge of Contracts and Grants and PL 93-638
Knowledge of RPMS System
CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Oversee Prairie Island’s IHS funded programs and engage with IHS regularly
Hire, schedule, train, coach, and evaluate Family Health staff and other employees being paid from health-related grants and conduct performance reviews
Develop an annual budget, and maintain controls on financials, including labor costs, to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Implement policies, procedures and processes for enhanced day-to-day operations of department in alignment with strategic plan
Prepare 1095 tax Form B for insurance beneficiaries of Tribal Health Plan
Negotiate third party contracts to establish fair rates for Tribal members
Facilitate monthly staff meetings and handle all personnel issues within department
Approve all necessary training, meetings and seminars for Family Health staff
Assist the department in developing and implementing policies and procedures
Monitor and ensure that the goals and directives of the health department and applicable contracts and grants from funding agencies are being complied with
Coordinate and assist department with the implementation and prevention, education and program services for members of the Community
Establishes, monitors and administers the Family Health Departmental budget
Monitor and oversee the self-funded tribal insurance plans; including negotiating rates with vendors to utilize Medicare and PRC rates
Network with area services (Minnesota tribes, state and county health agencies) to identify and develop specific plans for program improvement
Explore, evaluate, and recommend changes as deemed necessary with the healthcare options available to the Prairie Island Indian Community
Prepare monthly written reports for the Tribal Council and Tribal Operations on all Family Health Department activities and oral reports as requested by Tribal Council
Oversee Fitness Center staff and Wellness Programs for Tribal Members
Performs other duties as assigned by the Tribal Administrator