| POSITION | Community Health Practitioner - Itinerant |
| SALARY | H, DOE |
| DIVISION | Medical Services, Rural ASU |
| CLOSE DATE | Open Until Filled |
NATURE
OF WORK:
The Community Health Aide/Practitioner provides acute, chronic, emergency and preventive medical health care to village residents under the direction of the medical doctors in Anchorage and according to the CHA/P Manual.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the requirement of practicing under a physician’s license.Ability to prepare written reports and must have good math and record keeping skills. Demonstrated ability to provide and maintain accurate documentation in the patient health record. Must have interest, sensitivity, and knowledge of Alaska Native life-styles. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to culturally diverse customs and traditions impacting health care of patient and family. Communicate well both verbally and in writing. Has the ability to communicate in English and if necessary through a translator.Demonstrated ability to learn the computer system, applying the knowledge to accurately schedule patient appointments and test. Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain a wide variety of medical equipment and monitoring devices. Must be able to interpret these devices including deviations from normal values. Knowledge of 1974 Privacy Act is required as use of patient record is an integral part of the position and privacy of individuals must be protected to the fullest. Ability to perform job with minimum supervisionAbility to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SCF programs are established for the purpose of serving a primary population comprised of Alaska Natives who are affiliated with the Cook Inlet Region Inc. (CIRI), and Alaska Natives and American Indians within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of the CIRI members, and of the general culture and needs of Alaska Natives and American Indians.High School Diploma or equivalency. Certification as a CHP. Successful passing of evaluation through one on one training with CHA Preceptor for 40 hours. Completion of 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education every 2 years. Must obtain 48 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
INTERESTED APPLICATIONS:
Please complete an online application by clicking the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page. For more information contact Human Resources via the SCF Contact page or (907) 729-4977 or Toll free at 1-800-478-3343
NATIVE PREFERENCE UNDER P.L. 93-638.
Preference will not be given unless certification is submitted to Human Resources (a copy is acceptable).