Rural Community Health Aide — Primary Care & Emergencies

Kodiak Area Native Association; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 7% match

Parental Leave

Health coverage 80%

OPM plan options access

Life insurance 2.5x salary

AD&D and disability

Paid time off + holidays

Free gym membership

EAP

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Loan repayment eligibility

Relocation housing assistance

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Community Health Aide to provide primary, urgent, preventive, and emergent care in Kodiak Island village clinics. You will coordinate patient care, respond to emergencies, and support daily clinic operations under CHAP guidelines and supervision.

Responsibilities include population health activities, patient education, and maintaining accurate CCHIT/EHR records.

Qualifications

• CHAP certification/training required or obtainable
• EMS and BLS/CPR certification required
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Willingness to complete ongoing medical and EMS continuing education

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Emergency responsiveness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CHAP certification/training

EMS and BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) seeks a Community Health Aide to provide primary, urgent, preventive, and emergent care in Kodiak Island village clinics. You will coordinate patient care, respond to emergencies, and support daily clinic operations under CHAP guidelines and supervision.

Responsibilities include population health activities, patient education, and maintaining accurate CCHIT/EHR records.