Village-Based Community Health Aide/Practitioner

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Eleven paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation invites applications for a Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P) to deliver primary and emergency care in rural village clinics across southwest Alaska. Candidates must relocate to a village or already reside there and be able to communicate in English, with preference for local languages.

Travel to Bethel and training sites is required to complete basic trainings and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of the village or relocate to a village to serve as CHA/P.
• Ability to communicate in English; preference for local language.
• Must travel to Bethel or other training sites for basic training and required trainings.
• Participate in preventive and chronic care activities as trained.
• Willing to provide itinerant coverage to YKHC villages as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary (acute, chronic and preventive) health care and emergency care at village clinic.
• Offer year-round coverage including summers; float coverage as needed.
• May serve as Lead Health Aide under supervision.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Mathematical skills

Travel readiness

Literacy/numeracy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

TABE literacy/numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

RPMS

Telehealth

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation invites applications for a Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P) to deliver primary and emergency care in rural village clinics across southwest Alaska. Candidates must relocate to a village or already reside there and be able to communicate in English, with preference for local languages.

Travel to Bethel and training sites is required to complete basic trainings and ongoing education.