Rural Alaska Community Health Aide

Kodiak Area Native Association; Larsen Bay (AK); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

EAP

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Community Health Aide to deliver primary, urgent, preventive, and emergent care in village clinics on Kodiak Island. This role ensures seamless patient care coordination, after-hours response, and strong community health support under eCHAM and the Medical Director.

The CHA will handle exams, screenings, immunizations, chronic disease monitoring, and patient education while maintaining confidential records and coordinating travel or referrals as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CHAP training and certification requirements.
• EMS continuing education required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a rural setting and respond in emergencies.
• Current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• CHAP certification (or ability to obtain and maintain).
• EMS and BLS/CPR certification as required.

Responsabilités

• Provide primary, urgent, preventive, and emergent healthcare in accordance with CHAM, standing orders, and CHAP certification.
• Respond to after-hours on-call emergencies following KANA protocols.
• Coordinate patient care, referrals, follow-up, and travel arrangements.
• Conduct population health activities including exams, screenings, labs, immunizations, and chronic disease monitoring.
• Deliver patient education on family planning, STIs, and health conditions.
• Participate in Village Response Team activities and emergency response.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in the EHR.
• Manage clinic operations including inventory, supplies, and sanitation.
• Travel for training, clinic coverage, or emergency response (up to 28 days/yr).
• Maintain CHAP certification and EMS credentials.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Driver's license

EMS knowledge

BLS/CPR certification

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CHAP training and certification

EMS continuing education

Description du poste

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Community Health Aide to deliver primary, urgent, preventive, and emergent care in village clinics on Kodiak Island. This role ensures seamless patient care coordination, after-hours response, and strong community health support under eCHAM and the Medical Director.

The CHA will handle exams, screenings, immunizations, chronic disease monitoring, and patient education while maintaining confidential records and coordinating travel or referrals as