Health Aide Assistant

RPMGlobal; Mekoryuk (AK); On-site; USD 25,673 - 36,565; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization in Mekoryuk seeks a temporary position performing secretarial duties for the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP). Responsibilities include typing, answering phones, scheduling, and managing confidential patient information. Ideal candidates must have at least a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and organizational abilities. The role is less than 20 hours per week at a pay rate of $22.59 per hour. This is a non-exempt position offering an opportunity to positively impact rural health care.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have good human relations and communication skills.
• Must possess organization skills and be able to handle confidential information.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Capability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties including typing, shorthand, and filing.
• Answer telephones and schedule patients.
• Complete patient travel requests and make copies.

Skills

Good human relations and oral/written communication skills

Organization skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Effective working relationships

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: Performs secretarial duties including typing, shorthand, filing, answering telephones, scheduling patients, completing patient travel requests, and making copies. Must have a valid work permit with parental consent.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Must possess organization skills and the ability to handle information of a confidential nature and exercise good judgment on an independent basis.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varying personalities and must remain calm, tactful and diplomatic at all times.
• Possess the ability to work independently and maintain accountability of work.

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Additional Information:

ID: 18596

Location: Mekoryuk

Department: Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)

Employment Duration: Temporary

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: Less than 20

Minimum Hourly Pay: 22.59

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail] or phone [phone] and ask to speak with a recruiter.