Position Summary

Works with the community to identify suitable programs and services. In coordination with the Medical Director, manages the provision of health and medical care programs. Directs the community outreach programs to address the health disparities related to Tribal/Native American health services.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Works in concert with medical director to plan organize, supervise, direct, manage and/or perform activities involved in the providing of health and medical care services, complying with tribal, federal, and state programs and services.
2. Supervise, manage and/or perform activities involved in the providing of outreach programs and services.
3. Oversight of the federal diabetes program Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI).
4. Evaluate services proposed and delivered and make recommendations to maximize, integrate and coordinate existing resources to minimize gaps and overlaps in service delivery.
5. Develop and implement comprehensive employee development and training plans for the tribal health center.
6. Develop, oversee implementation and monitor all aspects of a business office for the purpose of third -party billing and revenue cycle management.
7. Develop and implement strong linkage with the Pueblo’s wellness center programs and other tribal related programs.
8. Develop, implement and monitor all contractual relationships as approved by the Governor and/or Tribal Council, specifically the Indian Health Service.
9. Prepare and monitor special agency reports. Identify issues through monitoring and outcome measures.
10. Ad hoc non-voting member of the Sandia Pueblo Health Advisory Committee Board. Work with board to update and implement overall strategic plan and compliance program.
11. Prepare and administer a departmental budget.
12. Creates an environment of team member engagement and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
13. Research, draft and submit proposals for grant funds and other contributions in all areas of health and community outreach programs.
14. May serve on and/or give reports to boards, commissions and/or committees at the discretion of the Governor, Tribal Council where personal expertise and/or functional responsibility require participation.
15. Solicit community involvement with health and community outreach programs.
16. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.  

 Additional Responsibilities

1. Creates an environment of team member engagement and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.  
2. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success.  KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

1. Ability to analyze, supervise and direct the work of others.
2. Ability to evaluate health and community outreach programs.
3. Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for health codes and regulations. (Code Red and Code)
4. Ability to work on accreditation for AAAHC or JCAHO.
5. Ability to develop and administer a departmental budget.
6. Ability to prepare and make presentations, speeches and seminars.
7. Ability to promote participation in health programs.
8. Ability to coordinate activities between the Pueblo and government/community agencies.
9. Ability to assess service needs, personal facilities and equipment.
10. Ability to provide quality health care services while ensuring financial viability and effective cost containment methods and accountability.
11. Knowledge of health and social services principles, practices, programs and reporting requirements.
12. Knowledge of substance abuse programs and services to include laws and regulations, treatment and prevention methods and aftercare procedures.
13. Knowledge of the health disparities related to Tribal/Native American health services.

   Education And Experience  

 Required

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent
2. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Health/Hospital Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
3. Five (5) years’ experience providing medical health care services.
4. Master of Science in Health Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration is required.
5. Tribal/IHS/UIHS experience –at least 5 years is required.
6. Must have experience in healthcare related field for at least 5 years.
7. Prior supervisory experience required.

Preferred:

1. Prior clinical experience (MD, NP, PA, DO, etc.), as well as academic preparation in business or health services administration

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
3. Current CPR and First Aid certifications is preferred
4. The following immunizations and titers are required prior to employment start date:
   1. Hepatitis B series or immune by titer
   2. Tdap
   3. MMR or immune by titer
   4. Annual TB test
   5. Annual Flu vaccination (seasonal)
   6. COVID booster (optional but encouraged)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. (Up to 10 lbs.)

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. (Up to 10 lbs.)

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. (Up to 10 lbs.)

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required:

1. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
2. Work is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as moving vehicles, to high temperatures while outside or exposure to chemicals.
3. Work environment involves some exposure to contagious diseases and or blood borne pathogens and may require use of personal protective equipment.
4. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
5. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.

The Content Of This Job Description Does Not Restrict Management’s Right To Assign Or Reassign Duties And Responsibilities To This Job At Any Time.

The Job Description Reflects The Assignment Of The Essential Functions Of The Current Position But Does Not Prescribe Or Restrict Tasks That May Be Assigned. The Essential Functions Are Specified But Are Subject To Change At Any Time For Various Reasons, Including Management Discretion.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Reserves The Right To Make Changes To The Job Description Whenever Necessary.

Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Pre Employment Drug And Alcohol Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.  Drug And Alcohol Screening Will Continue Through Post Hire Testing To Be Conducted By A Third Party Random Number Generator.  Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Criminal Background Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Is An Equal Opportunity Employer (Eoe). Qualified Applicants Are Considered For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By State Or Federal Law.