Program Assistant - Echo Cliffs

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides advanced administrative and program support to the Public Health Nursing (PHN) Department. The Program Assistant supports program operations by coordinating administrative functions, assisting with grant tracking and reporting, managing departmental communications, and maintaining organized records and documentation. The incumbent works closely with the PHN Director and PHN team to support program planning, reporting, purchasing, and operational activities that contribute to the effective delivery of public health services to the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and training activities, maintaining program documentation, assisting with financial tracking and purchasing processes, preparing reports and presentations, supporting electronic health record (EHR) documentation workflows, and ensuring efficient communication within the department and with external partners.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Must have two (2) years of working experience in a fast-paced office environment with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands while meeting deadlines.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Positive working relationships with others.
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints.
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences or tardiness.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Power-point, TEAMS, Outlook).
• Ability to develop spreadsheets and track financial, operational, and program data.
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

This position requires the incumbent to be able to sit, walk, twist, and reach for ¾ workday in prolonged time. Incumbent must be able to ½ workday frequently bend, climb, kneel, crouch, and maintain balance. This position occasionally will need to drive. The position requires the incumbent to have the ability to occasionally lift, push and pull over 100lbs; knowing when to ask and obtain assistance whereas to prevent strain or sprain from pushing, pulling or lifting.

Sensory requirements for position include prolonged ability for near vision, color vision, hearing normal speech, seeing fine details, and using a telephone. The incumbent must be able to frequently use far vision,…