Medical Transportation Coordinator in Thompson

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Medical Transportation Coordinator

Full Time Position – Thompson, MB

The Medical Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of medical transportation services for the community members of the MKO affiliated First Nation; and ensuring the FNIHB Medical Transportation Directive is implemented. Serve as a point of contact via phone or in person for the community members for health benefits.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintains computer records for Medical Transportation and Health Benefits Programs.
• Schedules and coordinates the most economical medical transportation trip by booking taxis, flight arrangements or other travel (i.e. Bus or Train) and informs clients of arrangements.
• Liaison with providers for booking accommodation as needed.
• Prepares and records document requests on MTRS (Medical Transportation Referral System).
• Adhering to confidentiality and handling private and sensitive matters and documents with discretion and tact.
• Conflict resolution for handling difficult situations and or persons.
• Working with minimal supervision.
• Making decisions within the Medical Transportation Unit using sound judgement.
• MKO is political advocacy organization that works to represent the leadership and member First Nations. All staff at MKO may be given other duties as assigned that enable MKO to fulfill the mandate and responsibility to its member communities.

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience of knowledge of non-insured health benefits.
• Experience working within a First Nations Organization and worked with First Nation clients.
• Skilled with office equipment, computers and various software including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Satisfactory criminal record, child and adult abuse registry and vulnerable sector check.
• Knowledge of First Nations culture, lifestyles, and spiritual beliefs.
• Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset.
• Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software programs (i.e. database, Word processing etc.).
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory and current Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector check), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants; applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their resume or cover letter. No phone calls will be accepted.

Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, Indigenous, and human rights for citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6, and 10.

Please visit our website at mkonation.com