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Welcome
Thank you for reviewing our Career Opportunities Page. Here you will find an up-to-date listing of current employment opportunities within our government and it's subsidiaries. We do have a preferential hiring policy that grants qualified Native American candidates special consideration in our hiring process in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25 USC Section 472). Please do not let our policy prohibit your interest in applying for one of our open positions. Consideration will be given to applicants in the absence of a qualified Native American.
Human Resource Professionals - We are happy to assist you throughout the hiring process and throughout your career. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to one of us to assist. We look forward to meeting you.
Preferential Hiring:
Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Attach Resume to Application.
ADMINISTRATION
Government, Departments & ProgramsHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Health Center
SUMMARY:
This position is a senior implementation project manager role that will oversee the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center's (FSST HC) transition from RPMS to a new electronic health record (EHR – Epic). This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless implementation, optimizing clinical workflows, and enhancing the overall patient and staff experience. The ideal candidate will possess administrative project management expertise, deep understanding of ambulatory clinical workflows, and a strategic vision for future-state processes. The project manager will be the key point of contact between Epic, our technology partners, consultants/contactors as well as FSST HCs cross-functional teams, including clinical, administrative, and IT staff, to anticipate and address challenges during and after the transition. This role focuses on achieving operational excellence and driving outcomes that benefit patients, providers, and the organization as a whole.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Health Informatics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within a healthcare setting.
- Previous experience implementing Epic or similar EHR systems required.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong understanding of ambulatory clinical workflows and patient data management.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale projects involving cross-disciplinary teams.
- Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in change management.
- Proficiency in analyzing and optimizing healthcare operations.
- Certification in PMP, CAPM, or Epic (preferred).
Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@ihs.gov or 605-573-4126
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center located in Flandreau, South Dakota is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our Providers, including one Family Medicine Physician and three Nurse Practitioners. The new Tribal Health Center was built in 2017 and provides patients with full medical home model services including urgent care, imagining and onsite CT, full pharmacy, laboratory, case management, optical, dental, behavioral health and an experienced clinical team. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work with an experienced team and quality resources to serve and improve the health status of the Native American community.
JOB DETAILS:
- Mission driven organization offering a life style opportunity
- Employed position with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
- Outpatient care and medical home model
- High quality services and equipment
- Full-spectrum Family Medicine- 40% elderly population
- Monday-Thursday 8a-5pm and Fridays 8a-4:30pm
- Average 10-12 patients per day.
- Continuity of care- build long lasting relationships with IHS eligible patients and their families who live in the community.
- No weekends and no call
- Opportunity to expand scope to include medical care to long-term residents in the Tribe’s new 42-bed Care Center that opened in October 2022.
- Electronic Health Record (RPMS) is planned to be replaced in 2025.
PARAMETERS:
- Well trained, and familiar with ambulatory outpatient setting- chronic disease management (diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pain).
- Mission driven individual who truly values compassionate care
- Team oriented
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Board Certification (or Board Eligible within 5 years) in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
COMMUNITY:
- #8 ranked happiest people due to lifestyle
- No state income tax
- Highly recommended places to live: Brookings (university town 20 miles northeast), Dell Rapids (nice residential community between Sioux Falls and Flandreau), and Sioux Falls (35 minutes)
COMPENSATION and Benefits:
- Market competitive salary and benefits.
Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@ihs.gov or 605-573-4126, or Cynthia Jacobs CEO at Cynthia.Jacobs@ihs.gov or 605-997-2642.
SUMMARY: This position works as part of the Care Team in the clinical hub by serving as the primary point of contact for the patient by communicating with patients and assisting them with the services provided at Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center. Ensure efficient patient flow through managing phone calls, running schedules, making future appointments, and assisting and communication with providers, pharmacists and nurses along with various clinical responsibilities as requested. Schedules appointments, check patients in, verifies demographics, assist with obtaining preauthorization’s and coordinate communication between patients and healthcare providers.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Exceptional phone manner
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- All Office Applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Clear written and verbal communications.
- Good time management skills and organizational skills.
- Must be flexible, organized, and function well under pressure
- Problem analysis and problem resolution.
- Able to maintain confidential information.
- Knowledge of medical terms and practices electronic medical record (EMR) RPMS preferred.
- Requires ability to work independently, handle detail and work efficiently and accurately.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Medical terminology experience and Medical Assistant degree from a college or technical school preferred.
Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@ihs.gov or 605-573-4126
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Long Term Care
LPN nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Specific Requirements
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Must be able to pass a required minimum of a criminal background check to a maximum of an adjudicated P.L. 101-630 character and criminal background check.
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Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in this state.
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Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
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Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
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Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
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Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
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Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
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Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
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Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
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Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.