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Dorothy Jackson
Health Director

Misty Hutchby
CHR/LPN
Amy Chapman
CHS Clerk
Kim Pierite
Admin. Asst.

 

The Tunica-Biloxi Health Program is a federally funded program and operates under federal guidelines and Tribal Policies. "We are the payor of last resort". We can only service members who reside in Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes. The Health Department can be contacted at (318) 253-6100 or 800-265-6060

Health Director

Supervises and directs assignments of all personnel within the Health Department. Participates fully with Tribal Chairman/Administrator and Finance Officer in planning and directing health priorities and budget to be presented to Indian Health Service for negotiation. Approves all vouchers, checks, and disbursement directing priority care within budget restraints. Maintain liaison between the Tunica-Biloxi Health Program and the Indian Health Services, Nashville, Area Office, Tribal, State and local professionals and other health organizations. Any other duties as assigned by Chairman/Administrator. igonzales@tunica.org

Medical Care Clerk

Issues purchase orders after verifyng eligibility, to members when requesting medical services. Maintains a file on all eligible members with their personal insurance, medicare, medicaid information etc. Makes contact on a daily basis with providers, insurance clerks, etc. in reference with clients bills: E, I, . To make sure insurance has made payment and to retrieve outstanding authorization forms. All reports as required in the contract are transmitted to Indian Health Service, Nashville Area Office by computer. Procures vouchers, and submits them to Health Director for approval then to Finance Department for payment and files. In the absence of the Health Director, responsible for determining client eligibility for medical services. All other duties as assigned. cfoster@tunica.org

Mental Health/Alcohol Substance Abuse Clinician/Counselor

Assumes Primary responsibility for the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services. Provides outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment services to children and adults. The delivery of services include: counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach, referral, consultation, education, aftercare, case management, and evaluations. jwilson@tunica.org

Administrative Assistant to Health and Social Services Department

Receives visitors and directs them to appropriate offices, receives telephone calls, handles incoming and outgoing mail as directed. Types reports, letters, forms and memorandums as requested. Time keeper (maintians records of employees accrued time and time used). Cross-trained to assist with other duties in the absence of health staff. Performs other duties as assigned. mroszell@tunica.org


Upcoming Meetings / Events
August 14, 2010 CERC-Marksville, LA

September 11, 2010 CERC-Marksville, LA

Tribal News .......
Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Honored as 'Louisiana Legend'

Chairman Earl Barbry Sr. of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe was honored as a 2006 Louisiana Legend as the longest term in office in Native Country ... Read More

Council Reviews Trust Programs

Tribal officials met with
legal and financial experts on
February 27th during their regular executive session...

Criminal Activity Policies Developed

In January 2007, the
Tribal Council adopted the
Code of Ordinances for residing
on the reservation and on
tribal lands...

Maintenance Requirement of Reservation

The tribe’s Housing
Authority requires that existing
homeowners or future homeowners for those planning to build on the reservation must maintain the lots where they reside or will reside...

Indian Preference To Be Secured by Tribal Law

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Council is nearing completion of a tribal employment rights ordinance. Work on the document began over two years ago, and was postponed periodically from time to time as other issues became the focus of the Council’s attention. ...


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