For this highly technical position to provide a variety of healthcare services, within the scope of authority, in the examination and treatment of patients in the Village Health Clinics to support the goals of the Community Health Aide Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Essential responsibilites include provision of primary health care (acute, chronic and preventative) services in the village and urgent/emergency services within the village boundaries.
- Provides and documents medical assessments, treatments, medicines, and procedures to patients in the Village Health Clinic as outlined in the Community Health Aide Manual (eCHAM) provides health care services to residents within scope of authority.
- Follow CHA/Trainee to CHA/Practioner guidelines outlined by the Community Health Aide Training Centers and training curriculum. Must be willing to travel to training centers for basic training sessions and other required training given by Community Health Aide Program and to Village Clinics as needed.
- Observes patients' conditions and behavior; reports significant issues to supervisor or physician; records notes on patient chart; gives first aid as needed.
- Interviews patient and takes thorough patient history; reviews health records, performs physical exam, orders appropriate laboratory tests and other evaluation tools; formulates diagnosis as required by providers and eCHAM, prescribes appropriate treatment, and develops a plan of care in accordance with consulting medical practitioner.
- Monitors patients, follows established safe practices and safety protocols, and calls for assistance as required; maintains Clinic inventory of supplies and drugs as authorized and performs chart reviews.
- Evaluates patient care continually and revises plan of care to meet the individualized patient needs.
- Confers and consults with supervising physician as needed; collaborates with other professionals to provide continued care outside the limitations of the clinic.
- Updates and maintains a variety of Clinic records; prepares reports as required.
- Assist in performing home visits to patients who are too ill to come to the clinic and perform home wellness checks.
- Make judgement call to establish transport if additional care is needed in clinic with assistance from Provider.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, organized and appropriately supplied clinic in accordance with Department and OSHA regulations.
- Be available to provide coverage and/or obtain training in another village or location.
- Coordinate activities of clinic staff as needed.
- Develops and implements patient and family teaching programs based on identified health care goals.
- Assist as necessary to cover the Village Clinic for after hour and weekend emergencies.
- In the event of an emergency, will follow responsibilities as outlined in the North Slope Borough and program policies and procedures and the CEMP manual.
- Respect clients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.
- Protect self, co-workers and consumers by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
- Travel to the villages within the North Slope Borough.
- Obtain and maintain Collection Personnel Training Certificate.
- Administer drug tests, utilizing federal drug testing procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Knowledge of Department and Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in healthcare and patient treatment as defined in CHAM.
Knowledge of the principles of medical records management, and patient file documentation procedures.
Skill in providing effective patient care services.
Skill in evaluating public health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
- All NSB villages have a Fire Department with trained EMS crews that run a 24/7 ambulance service.
- Once the patient calls 911 NSB Fire Dept. pick’s up the patient via ambulance and brings the patient directly to the clinic. Health Aides would meet them at the clinic.
- All NSB villages have a police station that have rotating 1 – 2 police officers at a time.
- All NSB clinics have a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom living quarters that has a full kitchen for itinerants.
- NSB Health & Social Services has an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) division that provides Behavioral Health services and counseling. There is an on-call clinician available 24/7.
- The North Slope Borough has their own medevac service.
Required Experience
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Name-check criminal background investigation conducted by the Alaska Department of Public Safety, or the state from which the individual is currently residing;
Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis;
Demonstrated ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds regularly;
Ability to obtain ETT (Emergency Trauma Technician) or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Certification within the probationary period;
Obtain the qualifications within six months to attend Session I training.
This is a Career Ladder Position, other than required certifications, any other certifications are optional. For each attained optional certification on the attached schedule, the incumbent will receive pay increases for levels within each level.
Along with posting the NSB Job Description here are some interesting facts about the North Slope Borough that candidates would be interested in knowing:
- All NSB villages have a Fire Department with trained EMS crews that run a 24/7 ambulance service.
- Once the patient calls 911 NSB Fire Dept. pick’s up the patient via ambulance and brings the patient directly to the clinic. Health Aides would meet them at the clinic.
- All NSB villages have a police station that have rotating 1 – 2 police officers at a time.
- All NSB clinics have a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom living quarters that has a full kitchen for itinerants.
- NSB Health & Social Services has an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) division that provides Behavioral Health services and counseling. There is an on-call clinician available 24/7.
- The North Slope Borough has their own medevac service.