Chugachmiut has an exciting opportunity for a CHA Trainee to join our organization!

Chugachmiut is the Tribal consortium created to promote self-determination to the seven Native communities of the Chugach Region. We provide health and social services, education and training, and technical assistance to the Chugach Native people in a way which is acceptable to Native cultural values and tradition in order to enhance the well-being of our people by continuing to strengthen the tribes and increase self-determination opportunities for community operated tribal programs.

About the position:

This is a trainee-level position that is part of the Health Services Team.  CHA trainees will work with licensed or certified providers to provide health services to beneficiaries and be responsible for completing all training sessions required to obtain certification as a Community Health Practitioner.

Responsibilities:

• Attend and complete all required training for CHA Program.
• Complete patient check-in for an appointment with CHA’s or other providers.
• Assist with patient care as directed by a licensed or certified provider.
• Monitor patients, follow established safe practices and protocols, and call for assistance as required.
• Assist with laboratory specimen processing as assigned: spin/label blood and package for transport to ANMC Lab.
• Completes monthly safety, medical, and pharmacy inventory checklists to ensure the clinic is safe and equipment/medical supplies are available and functioning correctly. Keep exam rooms stocked with required supplies, remove outdated supplies and instruments, order supplies, and organize/store all incoming supplies.
• Perform lab quality control duties: daily vaccine refrigerator and freezer temperature checks, oxygen/AED checks, run Point of Care (POC) test controls as outlined on designated QC sheets, and sterilize instruments as needed.
• Maintain clinic equipment and supplies, and ensure a sanitary clinic environment.
• Maintain and utilize telemedicine equipment as appropriate to enhance patient care.
• Perform clinic administrative duties as assigned, including standard office duties, scanning documents into the patient medical record, scheduling patient appointments, assisting patients with medical forms such as Denali Kid Care applications, and any other clinic-related requests.
• Make necessary arrangements for patient medical travel.
• Work with Purchased and Referred Care staff to prioritize patients' medical needs and ensure financial stability.
• Maintain HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2 compliance and confidentiality for all patient information.
• Participate in Village Response Team Program, attend meetings, participate in training and drills, and respond to emergencies.
• Represent Chugachmiut positively and respectfully assisting in the promotion and maintenance of good public relations among staff, community groups, and professional organizations;
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, subordinates, management, and other Chugachmiut staff; practice meaningful customer service skills addressing patient and staff needs courteously and promptly.
• Coordinate and participate in community outreach programs, serve on Chugachmiut committees, and prepare reports or other documentation as requested.
• Attend all OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory compliance training as directed or required.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, organized, and appropriately supplied clinic per Department and OSHA regulations.
• Update and maintain a variety of clinic records; prepares reports as required.
• Manage simultaneously multiple tasks, including telephone, computer operations, and in-person visits.
• May be required to drive an ambulance as part of the Village Response Team member's responsibilities.
• May be required to transport patients to the clinic or the airfield; and mail and packages to the post office and airfield.
• Provide public health education and participate in community health programs.
• Provide village residence education workshops on disease prevention/health promotion.
• Perform preventive health outreach calls to community members and assist with coordinating appointments.
• Coordinate maintenance repairs, janitorial services for the clinic facility, and upkeep of clinic equipment.
• Maintain village clinic visiting provider reference manuals.
• Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices
• Demonstrates sound work ethic, flexibility, and dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Keeps customer services and the organization's mission in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the job's essential functions.
• Employees are expected to embrace, support, and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality, which align with Chugachmiut’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
• Conforms to Chugachmiut policies, strict employee confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Driver’s License or ability to obtain within three months of hire
• Successful completion of the TABE test at the 9th Grade Level
• Current ETT or EMT certification and CPR certification (or willingness to complete within six months of hire)
• Willingness to attend and complete all required training for CHP certification
• Currently reside in the village or willing to relocate and remain a resident of the village  
• Willing and able to travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV, or small plane.

Hours, Benefits, and Salary:

Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an hour for lunch.

This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week and 1950 hours per year position.

Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol-free and non-smoking environment.

Moving expenses up to $5,000 will be available for qualified candidates.

The salary is DOE.

Benefits:  

Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package.

Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits.

Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants under P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Applicants for Employment.  All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on completing a background investigation conducted per Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101.630.

Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment as permitted by federal and state law and per Chugachmiut’s policy.

Information will be reviewed to determine the following:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

E-Verify

Chugachmiut participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States once a candidate is hired. If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization to work, written instructions will be provided, and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration for resolution.