DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT. The purpose of the position is to provide administrative and management support to the Administrator, Department Heads and subordinate staff of the Creek Nation Community Hospital. Incumbent is under the direction supervision of the Health System Administrator.  The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System provides comprehensive health care services to Native Americans living within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Community Hospital (CNCH) and five (5) ambulatory health centers in Eufaula, Okemah, Okmulgee, Sapulpa and Coweta.  The Health System also maintains eight (8) Field Health operations consisting of the Behavioral Health Services (BHS); Contract Health Services (CHS) Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Community Health Representative (CHR); the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP); the Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs; the Tobacco Prevention Program (TPP);  and the Diabetes Prevention Programs.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must meet the following requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field is required. A minimum of one (1) year related experience preferably in a health related field. Incumbent must possess a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License and be insurable.

EVALUATION METHODS: Applicants who meet the requirements described above will be evaluated to determine the extent to which they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics, (KSAP's) required of this position. Applicants should address the following KSAP's on a separate attachment to their application.

1.   Professional knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management within a professional organization.

2.   Knowledge of Financial Management procedures and budget accounting data processing procedures.

3.   Knowledge of basic management and human resources practices and regulations such as wage and hour regulations, recruitment/selection, employee motivation and performance appraisal.

4.   Knowledge and skill to utilize a PC in a Windows environment and to operate other necessary office equipment.

5.   Skills necessary to establish and maintain an efficient office management system.

6.   Skill in effective supervision of subordinate staff.

7.   Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with Muscogee Nation Health System (MNHS) administrative and medical staff, patients and their families, Tribal and Non-Tribal health care professionals and the general public both orally and in writing.

8.   Ability to manage special projects or assignments through completion. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit a current Health System employment application form or resume, (a transfer request form for current employees). The KSAP’s as outlined in the Evaluation Methods section should be addressed, but are not required. All application materials are to be submitted to the attention of the Staffing Coordinator.  For further information call Personnel Services at (918) 756-4333 Ext. 271.   The Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, however, Indian Preference will be applied.