What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHAP Instructor Community Health Practitioner position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
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:
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.
Summary:
Under general supervision, presents classroom and skills training for Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/P). Provides administrative and database support for the training center.
Responsibilities:
Delivers training to Community Health Aides and Practitioners from various Alaskan locations utilizing appropriate 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. Deploys new training materials and instructional methods. Prepares and coordinates the development of training program and materials.
Continues to work as a CHP on a regular basis at a mutually beneficial location.
Instructs, guides, and coordinates training activities of Community Health Aides and Community Health Practitioners. These activities include but are not limited to providing teaching skills within Community Health Practitioner (CHP) scope of work (IV starts, blood draw, administration of medications/injections, vital signs, hand washing, sterile precautions), acting as surrogate patient, assisting in return demonstrations, and facilitating set-up of additional skills classes in accordance with CHA Basic Training Curriculum.
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.
May assist with administrative activities of department including data collection, scheduling, budgeting. Teach pre-session class in person or by distance delivery. Assist students with use of Community Health Aide Manual as an eCHAM super user.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Community Health Practitioner training.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory - Two (2) years CHP provider experience in village clinic
AND
Supervisory – Three (3) years of experience supervising CHA/Ps at the village or regional level. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Current CHP certification with CHAP Certification Board.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s Degree in health related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Five years of health provider experience, preferably in rural Alaska with CHA/Ps.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. Working conditions are in the ANMC/ANTHC 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.
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
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- 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.
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- 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.
Summary:
Under general supervision, presents classroom and skills training for Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/P). Provides administrative and database support for the training center.
Responsibilities:
Delivers training to Community Health Aides and Practitioners from various Alaskan locations utilizing appropriate 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. Deploys new training materials and instructional methods. Prepares and coordinates the development of training program and materials.
Continues to work as a CHP on a regular basis at a mutually beneficial location.
Instructs, guides, and coordinates training activities of Community Health Aides and Community Health Practitioners. These activities include but are not limited to providing teaching skills within Community Health Practitioner (CHP) scope of work (IV starts, blood draw, administration of medications/injections, vital signs, hand washing, sterile precautions), acting as surrogate patient, assisting in return demonstrations, and facilitating set-up of additional skills classes in accordance with CHA Basic Training Curriculum.
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.
May assist with administrative activities of department including data collection, scheduling, budgeting. Teach pre-session class in person or by distance delivery. Assist students with use of Community Health Aide Manual as an eCHAM super user.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
- Knowledge of training theories and practices including adult learning principles and the development of lesson plans.
- Knowledge of CHAP Certification Board Standards and Procedures 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 planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data regarding service delivery, quality assurance, and utilization.
- Skill in providing effective patient care services.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANTHC employees.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications, including database applications.
Community Health Practitioner training.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory - Two (2) years CHP provider experience in village clinic
AND
Supervisory – Three (3) years of experience supervising CHA/Ps at the village or regional level. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Current CHP certification with CHAP Certification Board.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s Degree in health related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Five years of health provider experience, preferably in rural Alaska with CHA/Ps.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. Working conditions are in the ANMC/ANTHC 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.