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The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe provides opportunities to people of all nations to contribute to the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.
The Tribe offers excellent health, dental, vision, short-term, life/AD&D, and 401K insurance programs.

Applicants must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Physical applications are available at the FSST Tribal Office. Applicants may attach their resumes to their Tribal Application forms.

Tribal preference: Preference in filling positions will be given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the 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 eligibl

Unless a specific listing directs otherwise, applicants should direct all questions and applications to FSST Human Resources either by email; by postal mail at 603 W Broad Ave., Flandreau, SD 57028; by phone at (605) 997-3891; or by fax at (605) 997-5043.  Apply Now

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is accepting applications/resumes for the following positions:

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Long Term Care

Certified Nursing Assistant
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • CNA ($5,000 sign-on bonus)

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Cook
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • Cook

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Laundry
Full-time
 
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available positions:

  • Laundry

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Licensed Practical Nurse
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • LPN ($7,500 sign-on bonus)

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
Registered Nurse
Full-time
 

We are OPEN and HIRING – join the FSST Long Term Care Team!!  We are not just a place to work – we are a family of professionals and caregivers coming together to create a loving community of trust, respect and caring in a beautiful facility with a home-like atmosphere.  Full benefits for employees working 30 hours or more; great training provided and competitive compensation.

Available position:

  • RN ($10,000 sign-on bonus)

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Affordable Health/Dental/Eye (no employee contribution)
  • Life Insurance Coverage (no employee contribution)
  • STD (no employee contribution)
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match, 6% match from employer
  • Leave plans
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Health Center

Patient Accounts Receivable Technician

SUMMARY:

This position works to ensure the accurate submission of all claims to third party payers according to policy and billing regulations and the collection and posting of accounts from third party payers of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center. The Patient Accounts Receivable Technician is responsible for making sure accounts are being reimbursed correctly and in a timely manner from all insurance companies. The Patient Accounts Receivable Technician secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Regular and consistent attendance.
  • Posts incoming checks and processes EOB's accurately
  • Proper posting of all paper and electronic payment listings and batches
  • Reconciles all payments posted amounts to the deposit amounts.
  • Works denials on the EOB's to completion
  • Downloads and organizes information from the Indian Health Service (IHS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) and RPMS systems as needed for billing.
  • Performs necessary clerical duties to complete billing tasks and document appropriate communication; files work documents and reference materials as needed.
  • Responsible for following up and processing returned claims, reports, requests for information and resubmissions.
  • Monitors all outstanding unbilled claims and reports any concerns to manager.
  • Maintains current billing guidelines and third-party payer regulations.
  • Reviews all claims for correct and complete patient and insurance information.
  • Assist the Third-Party Billing Supervisor with submission, follow-up on denials and rejections.
  • Review and work aging accounts to reduce accounts receivables and enhance Third Party collections.
  • Assist with all aspects of electronic or paper claim submission.
  • Report compliance issues should they arise
  • Applies proper application of billing procedures to the various types of insurance carriers and their regulations.
  • Reviews billing for accuracy and completeness
  • Completes billing within timeframe outlined by department
  • Assists with posting mail receipts, electronic 835 remits, Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance payments against individual patient accounts.
  • Applies knowledge and understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and billing, particularly as it applies to prevention of sanctions under Fraud and Abuse initiatives.
  • Acquires additional information needed by each payer.
  • Responds to billing and collection questions, referral and certifications from all outside sources.
  • Communicate with Healthcare Providers and other FSST HC Departments as necessary
  • Maintain compliance with applicable policies, procedures, performance and quality standards
  • Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement.
  • HIPPA: Maintains at all times the confidentiality of any patient medical, financial or personal information and other information records and data to which there is access
  • Views, uses and discloses such information only for reasons necessary to perform duties
  • Reports any suspected privacy concerns.
  • Attend all Business Office and Clinic meetings as required
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 2 years of medical billing experience required
  • Provider Credentialing experience preferred
  • RPMS and eProvider Solution experience is preferred
  • Strong customer service background
  • College Education/Vocational Training in Medical Billing is preferred

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.

  • All Office Applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Clear written and verbal communications.
  • Good time management skills and organizational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution.
  • Able to maintain confidential information.
  • Experience in third party billing/collection with in-depth knowledge of specific third-party payer requirements
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical coding practices (UBC; CPT4; HCPCS; ICD-9)
  • Knowledge and proper application of remote electronic inquiry systems for Medicare; Medicaid; Blue Cross and/or all other Commercial payers.
  • Ability to process adjustment claims to Medicaid and Medicare payers
  • Ability to work independently and possess strong self-directing research skills
  • Knowledge of billing/collections software
  • Must be production and goal oriented.
  • Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Requires ability to work independently, handle detail and work efficiently and accurately

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write routine and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, vendors and customers.

REASONING ABILITY:

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, and twist; finger dexterity; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vison, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Casual Labor

Emergency/Casual Labor
Full-Time
Open: until filled

Job Summary:

Education/Experience:

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Tribal Administration

Dakota Language Technician

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is accepting application/resumes for a full-time Dakota Language Technician.

Brief Summary:

The Dakota Cultural Technician will create and coordinate culturally relevant, educational activities and events for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe’s Dakota Language Department, Community, and Youth. This will be accomplished by collaborating with, but not limited to the following groups, parent committees, groups focused on bettering education for Community and youth, and all relevant stakeholders. The Dakota Cultural Technician will serve as a mentor to youth and partner with peers in advising and assisting them with Dakota lifeways and customs; provide cultural support, cultural awareness, and mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a high school graduate and/or equivalent. College Degree preferred.
  • Must have administrative experience, possessing the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, facilitate, and implement programs for a diverse audience.
  • Must possess computer skills relevant to the business environment demanded by the position.
  • Be willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate tribal vehicles when required.
  • Must be able to pass and maintain the P.L. 101-630 background check.
  • Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to maintain computer records and data as well as some experience with creating computerized audio materials or working with computerized language software.
  • Must have demonstrated an interest and commitment to language revitalization by participation in community language classes or other Language/Culture Program activities.
  • Must possess strong communication skills and eagerness to teach.
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Grant Writer

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is accepting application/resumes for a full-time Grant Writer.

Request:
Please submit any Grant Awards you have written along with your Application and Resume prior to interview.

Brief Summary:
The Grant Writer is a member of the business development team, responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to identify, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals. The Grant Writer will perform prospect research to evaluate prospects for grants. The Grant Writer will work with finance and program staff to gather the needed information to apply for funding and ensure reporting compliance with funders on all grant programs. The Grant Writer is responsible to single out and seek funds for existing and future Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) projects.

Education and Experience: 
A Bachelor of Arts degree in business or pubic administration, community planning, or communications or combination of both education, training, and experience in tribal government, contract and grant writing, and community development proposals totaling three to five (3-5) years.

Police Officer (Full Time)

Summary:

Tribal Police Officers are responsible for enforcing federal, tribal ordinances and municipal law and order codes adopted by the tribe; provide criminal and civil regulatory enforcement through tribal court; patrol tribal lands; investigate crimes; traffic control; collect evidence; prepare reports; serve warrants and summons. On an assigned shift: operate a patrol vehicle, foot patrol suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order; respond to radio dispatched calls, answer calls and complaints; issue traffic and criminal citations; control individual and group actions through verbal direction and/or the employment of necessary physical force; make custodial arrests and testify in court; provide police escorts and transports; perform residential and commercial checks; investigate traffic accidents; interview victims, witnesses and suspects to obtain additional information regarding criminal complaints, accidents, violations, etc.; conduct searches; complete arrest records; prepare reports and record evidence. Participate in a variety of in-service and special training programs, respond to and investigate domestic disputes, assist other agencies when requested or assigned, transport and care for prisoners as assigned.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Applicant must have a G.E.D. or High School Diploma

  • Applicants who are currently certified through the state of South Dakota or Bureau of Indian Affairs will be considered first.
  • Criminal Justice Degree preferred; Direct experience with law enforcement in native communities is strongly preferred.

  • Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening, PL101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act adjudicated background investigation.

  • Maintain a valid SD driver’s license.