POSITION SUMMARY

Provides first line healthcare (emergency, acute, chronic, and preventative) at Maniilaq Associationsvillage health clinics.

As directed by the CHAP Manager or their designee,travels to villages frequently with periods of work away from home. ProvidesCHAP services in home village when not on assignment in another village.

Frequentlyworks in clinics with minimal staffing and support in order maintain healthservices. Provides on-call coverage for after-hours and emergencies.

Reportsdirectly to the CHAP Manager and when traveling is expected to integrate ontoteams supervised by a Clinic Supervisor.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct observationof a credentialed Community Health Practitioner and / or other authorizedobservers by CHAP Manager approval only :

As directed by the CHAP Manager or their designee, travels to villages served by Maniilaq Association to provide health care services to residents.

May remain in each village for days or weeks as needed.

• Works scheduled hours in clinic as arranged by the Clinic Supervisor and / or CHAP Administration.
• Provides Acute and Emergency care per the Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) at level of training. This includes but is not limited to :

a.Evaluation andtreatment of acute problems.

b.Report patients to MHC providers per practiceguidelines. May report to other MHC licensed staff as appropriate.

• After successful completion of Session II health aide training will be added to the on-call rotation.
• Participate in MHC sponsored health-related field trips as clinic patient load allows.
• Counseling as required for crisis intervention and referral.
• Preventive patient care per the CHAM at level of training which includes :
• Prenatal evaluations and immunizations in cooperation with PHN and MHC Providers.
• Maintain current individual health surveillance records and annual health screenings for village residents.
• Provide health education for individuals, and assist with group health education as clinic patient load allows.
• Provide assistance to the WIC Program for eligible clients.
• Provide treatments for STI Contacts referred by PHN and / or Medical Staff.
• Chronic patient care per the CHAM at level of training which includes :
• Monitor patients on long-term medications.
• Home visits to the elderly and bedridden patients for regular check-ups and family support.
• Provides medication refills in coordination with MHC Pharmacy.

6. 6. Helps maintainP.O.C. and D.E.A. controlled drug logs.

• Provide health administration, which includes :
• Daily medical logs for each patient encounter.
• Maintains clinic pharmacy, medical supplies, and forms.

8. 8. Provides directobservation and guidance of new hire and lower level CHA’s.

• Performs and / or assumes other job related duties as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive role model representing CHAP and his / her respective community.

Job Qualifications : MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

CHA II :

Must also have completed Session II training. Under the SupervisingPhysician must complete and maintain MSO test’s indicated by level of training.

Must attend training as scheduled. Must work toward and maintain CHAP BoardCertification. Must be willing to travel as directed and willing to providehealth services on a routine and emergency basis.

Must have the ability toprovide services under stressful situations.Ability to lift 50lbs., stand and or sit for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to speak Inupiaq desirable.

CHA III :

All of the abovequalifications for CHA II plus successful completion of Session III training.Under the Supervising Physician must complete and maintain MSO test’s indicatedby level of training.

CHA IV :

All of the abovequalifications for CHA III plus successful completion of Session IV training. Underthe Supervising Physician must complete and maintain MSO test’s indicated bylevel of training.

CHP :

All of the abovequalifications for CHA IV and Preceptorship asrequired to maintain current credentialing as a Community Health Practitioner.

Under the Supervising Physician must completeand maintain all MSO tests.

Last updated : 2024-04-03