CHP Basic Training Instructor

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

• Maintains established corporate department policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Improvement programs, and safety standards
• Prepare, teach and evaluate certain aspects of Community Health Aide training according to the statewide curriculum guidelines, developing lesson plans, course materials and evaluation tools. Providing training that is predominantly skill and competency based
• Teach Health Aides to use the Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM), to conduct complete patient encounters in acute and preventative health care, chronic disease, follow-up, disease prevention, and patient education. Activities include providing teaching skills within the Community Health Practitioner scope of practice. (IV starts, blood draw, wound care, vital signs, administration of medications, injections, sterile precautions, Community Health Aide promotion, lab skills, physical exam skills and immunizations)
• Assisting in demonstrations and facilitating set-up of additional skills classes in accordance with CHA Basic Training Curriculum
• Precept students in practical patient care using the CHAM as their guide
• Participates in field requirements for session III and session IV Post Session Learning Needs (PSLN). Completes trip objectives based on pre-planning and submits required trip reports and documentation to appropriate programs
• Assist students and Community Health Aides with the use of the Community Health Aide Manual ( I-Cham, E-Cham)
• Represents Community Health Aide Program on functional team meetings. May represent Community Health Aide Program at the state level on CHA/P related committees
• Work in compliance with the Statewide Health Aide Review and Advisory Committee guidelines
• Maintain personal clinical proficiency and maintains professional skills by participating in Continuing Medical Education, designated training and CHAP certification
• May assist with administrative activities of the department
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Positive work history. Certified Community Health Aide Practitioner.
• Two years (2) experience in providing health care within the village setting
• Must obtain Alaska Community Health Practitioner (CHP) certification.
• Current ETT. EMT I preferred.
• Current Alaska Driver’s License.
• Clear Background check.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Email, E-Cham, I- Cham, RAVEN, and Telehealth
• Good communication skills and basic computer knowledge. Management and/or supervisory experience in a rural, cross-cultural setting preferred. Bilingual Yup’ik/English, Athabascan/English or Cupik/English preferred. Experience with adult and cross-cultural education advantageous

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)