CHAP Itinerant - All Levels

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation • Manokotak, AK

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About The Position

The Itinerant Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P) provides temporary health aide coverage to village clinics within the Bristol Bay region. The role delivers primary healthcare services within the scope of training and supports progressive advancement through the Alaska Community Health Aide Program (CHAP), with the goal of achieving Community Health Practitioner (CHP) certification.

The position requires travel to assigned villages, typically Monday through Friday, and the ability to stay in villages for extended assignments. The incumbent works with patients, junior health aides, and care providers to support clinic operations and provide preventive, acute, chronic, and emergency care at the appropriate training level. The role includes emergency coverage once certified and as assigned, coordination of transports and referrals, documentation, community health education, and maintaining clinic records, inventory, and compliance. The position reports to the CHAP Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• TABE score at the 6th-grade level in math and reading.
• Basic computer skills.
• Alaska resident; Bristol Bay region residency preferred.
• Ability to travel and stay in villages for extended assignments.
• BLS and ETT certification, required within 90 days of hire if not current.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of CHAP training.
• Must progress through CHAP Sessions III–IV.
• CHA III certification required (or to be obtained) for itinerant duties.
• Advancement to CHA IV/CHP is expected.
• Maintain required EMS and medical continuing education.

Nice To Haves

• Alaska residency in the Bristol Bay region.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, acute, chronic, and emergency care according to training level.
• Deliver 24-hour emergency coverage once certified, as assigned.
• Assess patients using CHAM guidelines and document all encounters in the EHR.
• Coordinate emergency transports and referrals.
• Conduct clinics, follow-ups, and community health education.
• Maintain clinic operations, records, inventory, and compliance.
• Travel to assigned villages, typically Monday through Friday, and provide temporary coverage.
• Mentor junior health aides as needed.
• Progress through CHAP training and maintain required EMS and medical continuing education.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Travel-based schedule with time at home between assignments
• Strong clinical and training support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED