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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location:
- Cedar City, UT
- Salary:
- $38,790 to $45,823 (DOE)
- Date posted:
- Jan 31 2011
- Date expires:
- May 13 2011 (This job post already expired)
EMPLOYER
- Company:
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The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
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JOB DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: Kanosh Clinic
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates family practice clinic activities and assists with medical procedures under the direction of the medical provider. In accordance with federal law, priority will be given to qualified Native American applicants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as assigned.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information on patient’s charts.
Draws and/or collects various lab specimens for analysis and gives injections. Coordinates lab services.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Assists medical provider and specialty clinic providers with medical procedures as needed.
Performs and coordinates quality assurance/quality improvement activities for the clinic. Oversees chart audits and other quality improvement activities as assigned.
Maintains inventory and maintenance schedule of medical equipment and supplies. Prepares and submits orders for supplies and medications.
Responsible for OSHA/CLIA paperwork. Maintains CLIA and OSHA standards for the lab and clinic.
Participates in the Vaccine for Children program and data requirements.
Assists with the cleaning of the facility.
Attends training and conferences to meet requirements for maintaining licensure.
Involves periodic traveling to fulfill job responsibilities.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable .
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening.
Must be able to pass a background investigation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
RN: Active RN license required. Experience in a medical/clinic setting preferred. Experience with Native Americans preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to analyze and evaluate clients' situations, reach sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public.
Good working knowledge of computers.
Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and effectively.
Ability to effectively organize workload and manage time.
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Ability to maintain records and files with precision and accuracy.
Ability to deal with people in a manner that shows cultural sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
Ability to make independent judgments which have minor impacts on the department.
Ability to learn assigned tasks and adhere to prescribed department policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a medical team.
Ability to accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with difficult or angry clients and work in a collaborative and cooperative way with co-workers and the tribal community.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, while recognizing situations that require management attention.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
Knowledge of the Native American community is helpful.
Demonstrates respect for and awareness of Native American customs and traditions.
BENEFIT PACKAGE
No cost health, dental and life insurance for employee and dependents.
$250 pp/per calendar year deductible for health insurance.
Employee and family are eligible to use onsite medical clinic.
Copays waived for employee and family at all tribal medical clinics.
No cost (formulary) prescriptions for employee and half price (formulary) prescriptions for family.
Immediately eligible for 14 ½ paid holidays per year.
Immediately eligible for 8 hrs of sick leave accrual each month.
Salaried employees earn compensatory time (overtime) on hours worked over 40.
Annual leave (vacation pay) based on years of service.
All accruals roll over year to year.
Company match of 401k contributions.
Paid licensure renewal.
Paid trainings and continuing education courses.
Paid military leave.
Paid court/jury leave.
Paid funeral leave.
Vehicles provided for travel and training.
Bi-weekly paycheck.
Submit application, resume, copies of: nursing license and driver’s license to:
The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
Attn: Chantelle Pete
440 North Paiute Drive
Cedar City, UT 84721
or chantelle.pete@ihs.gov
Complete job description found on www.utahpaiutes.org.