SUMMARY

This position provides primary (acute, chronic, and preventative) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services in an assigned village, primarily through the village’s clinic or clients home with occasional emergency medical services transport. This position provides referrals to other health agencies, as necessary and assists with case management for assigned patients. The goal of this position is to provide an opportunity for an employee to complete progressive Community Health Aide training, and ultimately complete the requirements to become a Community Health Practitioner.

JOB DUTIES

• Compliance with the Health Aide curriculum, statewide CHAP guidelines, EMS standards, OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
• Compliance with all CRNA Policies & Procedures, Employee Handbook, and Safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Assess, treat, and refer patients seeking health care for the acute illness utilizing the Community Health Aide (CHA) Manual, in consultation with an oversight provider or in accordance with active standing orders.
• Must work with designated physician to maintain current standing orders. Must maintain State CHA Certification.
• Must only perform duties allowable at the present session level and scope for that level.
• Assesses, treats, monitors, patients following the protocols in the CHAM. Refers, and sets up transports for those patients needing further treatment as appropriate.
• Will receive training and be expected to use the X-ray machine to perform digital imaging.
• Provide emergent healthcare services including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up under the guidance from the statewide CHA Program and regional medical director.
• In conjunction with Association, State, and Federal health workers, provides preventative care to pregnant women, infants, and children. Appropriate to the CHA’s level of training, participates in providing prenatal care, well child care, immunizations, and health screening activities.
• Provide health screening through prenatal, well-born and school child evaluations, immunizations and TB testing in cooperation with other providers.
• Performs and interprets routine, specific laboratory tests
• Provides education for patients and/or families regarding cause, treatment, prevention of illness, and promotion of health.
• Provide patient education, screening, and follow-up regarding STD’s, family planning, and other health related conditions.
• Coordinate preventive dental program, and complete routine health testing, breast exams, blood pressure, etc.
• Monitors the status of chronically or terminally ill patients in the village. Monitors patients on continuous medications. Make home visits as necessary.
• Consult with and advise medical staff and committees on the Alaska Community Health Aide/ Practitioner Manual (CHAM, iCHAM, eCHAM).
• Manages assigned village clinic facility.
• Performs regular inventories of the clinic pharmacy and supplies; orders drugs, supplies, and equipment as necessary. Maintains supplies and equipment following standard procedures. Insure sanitary clinic environment.
• Documentation of all patient encounters in the approved format.
• Maintain orderly and confidential system of medical records and clinic logs and community health records.
• Prepares and submits weekly reports, as required
• Arranges transportation for patients when appropriate.

• Maintain regular clinic hours for the routine and non-emergency care. Available for emergency care during non-clinic hours, when needed.
• Assists itinerant health care workers providing services to the village.
• Submits patient/client encounter report to immediate supervisor weekly.
• Attend trainings and respond to emergencies as required.
• Greet visitors, staff and others in person or on the phone, in a professional courteous manner; direct visitors as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successfully complete or have completed the TABE.
• Certified EMT I
• Have completed or will complete within 3 months of hire the requirements to become certified.
• Must successfully demonstrate and maintain the ability to meet all of the requirements of the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures Article 20, Sections 2.20.300 and 2.20.310.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Associate’s degree in healthcare-related field
• Minimum CHA II trained and certified, and in active status; individuals selected for this position will continue to be provided training that follow the CHA program and EMS guidelines for training, continuing education and certifications.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of CHA Program, training guides, protocols, and healthcare standards.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native population.
• Strong written, analytical, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
• Skills in or willingness to learn the operation of computer software (e.g., database management, Internet, CERNER, CRNA share drive, eCHAM, VACTRAK, and MS Office).
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read and follow CHA Manual.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA, other regulations and organization matters.
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including outside contacts.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 25 lbs. The majority of work is performed in an office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. CRNA is a smoke free and tobacco free campus. May require local travel between compact services of CRNA which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Works in an environment where protection of client confidentiality is essential. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided when and where needed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supervision Received:

Work will be monitored through meetings, reports, and regular communication with the immediate supervisor. General guidelines for operations are based on program requirements, conditions of grant award(s), and the general policies and procedures of CRNA.

Supervision Exercised:

Position will not provide direct supervision.

Contacts:

Contacts include and not limited to volunteers, organizational staff, clients, and outside agencies.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

• All employment at CRNA is “at will.” This means that the employee or CRNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• CRNA is a no tolerance workplace. All employees must pass an initial and random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• CRNA has several positions that require a criminal background check for the safety of our clients. All employment offers in the “covered” classification are conditional until CRNA has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
• First Aid/CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire for required positions.
• As applicable by position and company policy, must meet standards for fitness for duty, immunizations, credentialing and privileging.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cantwell, AK 99729: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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