Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary: The purpose of the work is to administer and coordinate all resources to fulfill the Pit River Health Service, Inc. primary mission to provide the highest quality healthcare services to our patients making all possible effort to raise the standards of healthcare for our Tribal members and others we service. Ensure compliance will all applicable IHS, regulatory and legal requirements.

Responsible for overall administration and management of the health care delivery system that includes direct care services, contractual services, facilities planning and development. The Chief Executive Officer serves as the organization’s representative at the local, regional and national levels of the health care industry. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for directing and evaluating short and long-range planning; making recommendations and preparing plans of action regarding priorities; and working closely with the Board of Directors in the process of development and implementation of such plans.

Coordinates all resources including manpower, facilities, revenue or earnings, which include grant writing, grants and contracts from county, state, and federal agencies and/or corporate foundation grants, private donations, and any other resources. Serves as principle advisor to the Board of Directors in all issues related to the provision of Health Care services for the Indian people.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plans, directs, implements, and evaluates the systematic and coordinated delivery of the highest level of clinical and preventive ambulatory health services within the guidelines of the program
2. Performs management, analytical, evaluate, development, and advisory work that is directed toward improving the health of the Indian people through a large and complex health care delivery system.
3. Provides guidance, direction, and management supervision to the ambulatory health care provider staff that includes private practitioners, physicians, dentists, and others including those in the allied health professions who provide direct clinical, preventative health care and related services.
4. Maintains management controls, policies and procedures; systems for patient/client management, records management, financial management, accreditation, quality management, personnel services and human resources management, professional credentialing programs, community health service programs and ensures the highest quality of clinical and preventative services.
5. Responsible for technical guidance to the Board of Directors, program staff and agencies for such activities as interpretation of contract compliance of applicable health care laws.
6. Regularly or as requested provides status reports to the Board of Directors, regarding accomplishments and/or deficiencies in reference to the health plans, program services components, contracts scopes of work, AAAHC requirements, and any other guidelines applicable at the time.
7. Responsible for cooperative efforts and activities to improve the health of Indian people with leadership, tribal programs and related agencies.
8. Responsible for timely and accurate information shared within the Indian communities and community members.
9. Under the direction and supervision of the Board of Directors, participates with the Tribe and Indian communities to ensure that health programs are reflective of and responsive to the health needs and desires of the Indian people.
10. Serves as a primary health advocate to the tribe.
11. Provides advice and assistance to the tribe on matters affecting management of tribal health programs.
12. In coordination with the Board of Directors, actively keeps the tribe informed of program operations by regular meeting with appropriate tribal entities and regular reports to the tribe regarding major activities of the program and status on, meeting objectives of operating plans (including budget status and health service priorities).
13. Evaluate available resources, plans and designs a course of action to provide service to facilitate the accomplishment of goals and objectives of the overall health plan and the purpose of the mission of the program.
14. Evaluate the progress of the program toward established goals and objectives.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Not less than three (3) years’ experience after graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in one of the following:

• Public Health
• Business Administration (MBA)
• Hospital Administration
• Public Administration

1. A Master’s Degree can be substituted with a Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of responsible management experience in a public health or health services agency of which at least three (3) years must have included responsibility both for directing the activities of subordinate managers and for managing program budgeting, staffing and coordination with other health service programs. Experience with Pit River Health Service, Inc. operations may be acceptable in lieu of formal education requirements.
2. Ability to do strategic planning, implement programs and policies, and priorities associated with the delivery of health care services in a manner consistent with the health care needs of the tribe and the Indian people.
3. Ability and cultural sensitivity to work well with the tribe and the Indian people served by the program. Experience with Native American Indian programs is desirable.
4. Administrative experience that includes developing management performance standards, departmental policies and procedures, billing and cost reimbursement systems, and health care grant and contract proposal development and compliance.
5. Understand the purpose, priority, needs and mission of the organization.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of P.L. 93-638, Indian Self Determination Act and amendments, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Tribal government and resolution process, Indian preference requirements, Public Health Service, Indian Health Service, culture and requirements for large, complex health care delivery system.
7. Leadership ability to direct the successful accomplishment of the organization; plans through multiple health care professionals and support staff.
8. Experience in health care program development and integrating those programs in the department into the overall program; developing cost effective clinic programs; creating strategic comprehensive primary care networks and risk management activities.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperation professional and personal relationship in the work situation to gain confidence and establish professional relationships with staff, communities, the Tribe and Indian people.
10. Must be willing to submit to and pass pre-employment and random drug screening test.
11. Preference will be given to Native Americans in Accordance with P.L. 93-638.
12. Possess a current CPR card.
13. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
14. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.
15. Must possess a valid Drivers License and be able to travel occasionally.
16. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate functions of PRHS staff.

Pay: $162,187.00 - $267,736.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person