Health Unit Assistant

Locations Trettel Lane, Cloquet, MN, 55720, US

Division/Department: Human Services – Medical Services

Location: Min No Aya Win Human Services Center & Center for American Indian Resources
- On Site

Reports To: Medical Clinic Nursing Supervisor/Physical Medicine Manager

Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time, 120 days – Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Classification: Child-Related CA

Driver’s License: Level 0
- No Driver's License Required.

Rate of Pay: $18.78 to $21.13

• Coordinate patient check-in with the support staff.
• Oversee and optimize patient flow and communication with providers.
• Assist clinical staff with rooming of patients, obtaining vital signs and preparing patients for exam.
• Makes telephone calls to patients and other medical facilities at the direction of the providers.
• Manages patient flagging systems at the direction of the clinic nurse.
• Operates in-clinic paging system.
• Manages incoming and outgoing clinic department mail.
• Assists medical staff and patients with completion of visit summaries, medication lists, referrals and other medical forms as needed for optimal patient care and transition.
• Schedules patient appointments within the Human Services Division (HSD) systems and also coordinates appointments of outside referrals.
• Manages inter-agency communication of needed health information for referred care.
• Assists medical department members with data entry, running reports and miscellaneous research as directed by supervisor.
• Assists with drafting of policies and procedures as they relate to the medical department.
• Appropriate/Professional work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

• No Driver's License Required.
• Health unit coordinator diploma/certificate or Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is required.
• Current certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Two years’ experience working in a hospital, family practice or IHS clinic is preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task in a face paced medical clinic.
• Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, data bases and/or data entry, Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
• Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.
• Experience working with Native Americans clients, communities and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
• Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.

• Normal physical requirements.

T he Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang ( Where the water stops ), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse ,…