Job Description

Description:

The Community Health Representative will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of medical and educational services in a caring, professional manner to eligible Tribal Members in the local community. The Community Health Representative will be working within the boundaries of the Klamath Tribes service area (Klamath County). Routine duties shall include providing health care related services to individuals eligible for services provided by Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services in homes, schools, clinics, alternate job sites and other community locations within the Klamath Tribes' Service Unit.


Requirements:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as a liaison and advocate between medical staff, other health facilities, social services and/or other resources on behalf of the patients needs.


2. Provide additional social services, as indicated by medical diagnosis and/or physical condition of the patient, including but not limited to; household chores, preparing food, and assisting with personal care such as bathing or hair washing.


3. Facilitate patient utilization of all available and recommended services. Provide explanation to patients of how to access them.


4. Provide transportation to medical and dental facilities, when no other transportation is available, as directed by supervisor.


5. Provide home visits to eligible Tribal members to insure health and other related needs are being met. Refer patients in need of additional assistance to proper facility and/or resource.


6. Take vital signs during home visits if indicated and report abnormal results to the Community Health Nursing Supervisor and/or Medical Director.


7. Provide point of care lab testing

(finger sticks and urinalysis)

and venipuncuture

(blood draws)

under the supervision of the nurse, as assigned.


8. Deliver supplies, medication and/or equipment to patients when ordered by a medical provider, as needed.


9. Maintain comprehensive documentation in patient records to ensure quality assurance and compliance with reporting requirements, including but not limited to utilizing the RPMS CHR system.


10. Assist in maintaining and improving the health of pre and postnatal patients, infants, and children.


11. Provide periodic written reports and the outcomes; seek methods to facilitate unmet needs of patients through services or other means of outreach, as approved by the Community Health Nursing Supervisor and/or Medical Director.


12. Maintain a daily patient visit log; submit monthly and/or quarterly reports to the Community Health Nursing Supervisor, as assigned.


13. Provide health education or information to individuals and the tribal community.


14. Attend and participate in staff meetings for Community Health Representatives, as directed by the supervisor.


15. Assist with and/or organize community health promotion, special projects, disease prevention and provide health related services at community events including but not limited to; specialty clinics, health fairs and/or walk/runs.


16. Maintain a personal and professional commitment to the philosophy and goals of the organization, which is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the Tribal people of the community, providing affordable medical and health services in a caring, professional environment.


17. Assist with emergency preparedness and emergency situations, as directed by supervisor.


18. Like all employees of the Klamath Tribes, the incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks that may not be directly related to this position, but are integral to the Klamath Tribes' broader functions, including but not limited to, assisting during Tribal sponsored cultural, traditional, or community events that enable the successful operation of programs and practices of The Klamath Tribes as aligned with The Klamath Tribes' Mission Statement. Some of these tasks may be scheduled outside of regular work hours, if necessary.