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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Community Health Aide - Flex

Barrow, AK

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27.78/hr - $27.78/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Community Health Aide to provide a variety of healthcare services within the Village Health Clinics as part of the Community Health Aide Program. The role involves delivering primary health care, conducting medical assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure patient care and safety.

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Responsibilities

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/Practitioner guidelines outlined by the Community Health Aide Training Centers and training curriculum

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

Qualification

Emergency Medical TechnicianPatient Care ServicesMedical AssessmentsHealth Records ManagementPatient History InterviewingFirst AidCollaboration with PhysiciansPatient Teaching ProgramsSafety ProtocolsEffective Communication

Required

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

Benefits

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.