Village Health Aide Trainee — Make a Real Impact in Alaska

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Kwethluk (AK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Plus More!

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Community Health Aide/Practitioner to provide primary, preventive, and emergency care in village clinics across rural southwest Alaska. The role requires relocation to a village or residing there and the ability to travel for training and certification.

Candidates must obtain CHP, EMT/ETT credentials and participate in ongoing trainings, with itinerant coverage across YKHC villages. YKHC offers strong benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be nominated by Traditional or IRA Council of the village to be served.
• Must attend Health Aide Sessions I–IV to become CHP certified and be EMT/ETT certified or equivalent.
• Proficiency with RPMS and Telehealth within 3 months of hire; ability to read and write simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary, acute, chronic and preventive health care and emergency care at village clinics.
• Willing to provide year-round and itinerant coverage to YKHC villages as assigned.
• May serve as Lead Health Aide as needed; travel to Bethel and training sites for required trainings.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Language skills

Reading/writing comprehension

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RPMS

Telehealth

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation seeks a Community Health Aide/Practitioner to provide primary, preventive, and emergency care in village clinics across rural southwest Alaska. The role requires relocation to a village or residing there and the ability to travel for training and certification.

Candidates must obtain CHP, EMT/ETT credentials and participate in ongoing trainings, with itinerant coverage across YKHC villages. YKHC offers strong benefits and a supportive work environment.