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Kickapoo Tribe - Oklahoma Area
?: PO Box 1059
Mcloud, OK 74851

Vacancy Number: 009-007
Open Dates: January 13, 2009 - February 27, 2009
Grades:  Salary
Series: 0006
Salary Range(s): Contact Cheryl Garcia for details.
Positions: 1
Contact: Cheryl Garcia
Phone: 405-964-2081
Fax: 405-964-2512
Email: cheryl.garcia@mail.ihs.gov
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TRIBAL HIRE
General Description:
The position is located in the front registration area in the Kickapoo Tribal Health Center, McLoud, Oklahoma. The incumbent serves as a Patient Registration Clerk/Receptionist under the supervision of the Director, Health Information/Registration Services. The purpose of this position is to perform, serve, greet, and provide assistance in the Registration/Reception area of the Health Information Service. This position is responsible for collecting, identifying and recording patient demographic and eligibility information by utilizing the IHS RPMS [Resource and Patient Management System] Patient Registration v7.1 module, to begin the patient process flow for appointments and walk-in encounters. Assists in application forms for alternate resources for third party billing and Contract Health Services.

FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION -- CONTACT HEALTH ADMIN. HUMAN RESOURCES

Skills and Abilities:
Must be computer proficient, preferably with the IHS RPMS computer system. Must possess good written and verbal communications skills. Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a courteous, tactful and productive manner. Employee must have the ability and skill to interview patients in depth in order to determine eligibility and alternate funding. Must have thorough knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA guidelines. Medical terminology helpful.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma. Basic clerical skills including the principles of various filing methods, preferably terminal digit filing, as well as clerical/filing experience in the health care setting. Medical terminology required. Computer literate, preferably the Indian Health Service RPMS computer system. Demonstrated skill in interpersonal communication, both orally and written is essential to effectively carry out the duties of this position.
Mandatory Requirements:
MUST BE ABLE TO INTERPRET THE KICKAPOO LANGUAGE
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Required to have an OSBI clearance.

ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS OF CANDIDATES MAY BE POSSIBLE WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM THE CLOSING DATE FOR FILLING ADDITIONAL SIMILAR VACANCIES.
The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act [Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473] preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates.
Interested applicants should submit their resume detailing education, work experience, job related skills, certificates, etc. to the Kickapoo Tribal Health Systems, Attention: Cheryl Garcia, Director, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1360, McLoud, Oklahoma 74851 or email resume to cherylkto@yahoo.com.

Below you may obtain the following forms: OF-612: Optional Application for Federal Employment; the OF-306: Declaration for Federal Employment and the Application Questionnaire for Child Care Positions Form.

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