Posting number: 100938-260702
Department: Health & Human Services
Job classification: Medical Support Assistant
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Office and Administrative Support
**IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION**
River People Health Center (RPHC) is seeking skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health Medical Support Assistant to provide trauma-informed front desk and administrative support for SRPMIC Community Members and other tribal members.
Who Are We?
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is a sovereign tribe located in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Bounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Fountain Hills, the Community serves over 9,000 tribal members, and all people conduct business over approximately 96 square miles of residential, agricultural and commercial lands, as a full-service government entity.
What does the job look like?
Working at River People Health Center offers a unique opportunity to serve in a state-of-the-art facility that prioritizes patient-centered care. Working for Behavioral Health, you are the first point-of-contact for visitors and patients. This position will facilitate patient admission, assemble patient records, and perform tasks regarding patient admission. This position may reinvolve customer service with members of the public or visitors.
This position will also assist with coordination appointments and referrals with medical specialists and may arrange transportation for clients. Providing trauma informed administrative support is an essential function, maintaining awareness of medically emergent situations is required.
What do you have?
We believe that by caring for our staff and honoring our values, we provide the best possible healing environment for the Community. We seek a team member who embodies:
What do you need?
High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical, vocational or college degree preferred.
Current CPR certification preferred.
Why Should You Apply?
Next Steps: Apply at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srpmic
May be required to work outside normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.
New hires in clinical roles must present valid BLS certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) prior to the first day of patient care.Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures
Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is a sovereign tribe located in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Established by Executive Order on June 14, 1879, the Community operates as a full-service government and oversees departments, programs, projects and facilities. The Community is located in Maricopa County and is bounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Fountain Hills. The Community encompasses 52,600 acres, with 19,000 held as a natural preserve.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is comprised of two distinct Native American tribes: the Onk Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa). The center of our aboriginal territory is located in what is now called the Phoenix Valley, but our villages and farms previously occupied vast stretches of land along the Gila and Salt Rivers.
