About this role: this is a .50 FTE, part-time position.
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, presents classroom and clinical primary care training for Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/P). Provides health care for patients at the Alaska Native Medical Centre (ANMC) and its allied clinics in order to maintain high level primary care skills, improve healthcare delivery and consistency in carrying out standards of care.
Position Responsibilities:
Delivers training to Community Health Aides and Practitioners from various Alaskan locations utilizing appropriate training, adult learning concepts and clinical facilitation skills. Assures that training systems are results-oriented, maintain statewide CHAP standards and return value to the organization.
Reviews and stays current with changes in CHA program services, technologies and policies. Develops updates and revises training contents and schedule to meet new objectives and curricula changes. Researches, analyzes evaluates and deploys new training materials and instructional methods. Prepares and coordinates the development of training program and materials.
Instructs and guides Community Health Aides (CHA) in primary medical care, preventive health practices and healthcare administration. Prepares, administers, and scores tests, evaluates and maintains necessary records on students. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.
Participates in committee and programmatic work to promote CHAP system efficiency and effectiveness. Participates in continuing education as necessary to meet changing program needs and to maintain necessary professional skills, certification and privileging.
Provides primary health care as required. Provides and documents medical assessments, treatments, medicines, and procedures to patients within scope of authority. Evaluates patient care and revises plan of care to meet individualized patient needs. Confers and consults with collaborating physician as needed. Collaborates with other professionals to provide continued care outside the limitations of the practice setting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Knowledge of training theories and practices including adult learning principles and the development of lesson plans.
Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in community healthcare and patient treatment, and the use of medical equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of the principles of medical records management and patient file documentation procedures.
Skill in analyzing clinical tests and examination results.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in interpreting and analyzing patient care issues and regulations to develop training programs.
Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.
Skill in providing effective patient care services.
Skill in evaluating public health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANMC employees.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. (Consideration given for candidate with five or more (5+) years and high recommendations as a CHP in good standing prior to completion and high recommendations of an Advanced Practitioner Provider program in lieu of an advanced degree or experience on a case by case basis if involved in a special mentoring program.)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory - Two (2) years mid-level health provider experience in primary care. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certification in ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or equivalent for Nurse Practitioners OR certification in NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) for PA-Cs is required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Master’s Degree and Family Practice focus preferred.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Advanced Practitioner Provider health provider experience in primary care, preferably in remote Alaska with CHA/Ps.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Alaska License preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.
Must pass and maintain credentials and required medical standards of ANMC and external agencies.
May be asked to qualify for certification from (DEA) Drug Enforcement Administration.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
Working conditions are in the ANMC accredited campus and Village Health Clinic settings.
Work involves the potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Requires occasional travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV or small plane.
AGE SPECIFIC
Provides care to the all of the following age groups: new born (0-28 days), infant (29 days –1 yr), child (1- 12 years), adolescent (12-18 years), adult (18-64 years), geriatric, and maternal/ neonatal.
