Community Health Aide - Larsen Bay

KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION - Kodiak, AK

Full-time

Kodiak, AK

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

This position will be in located Larsen Bay, AK. Provides primary, urgent, preventive and emergent health services in KANA clinics in village communities on Kodiak Island, including being available for after-hours on-call emergency response. Responsible for basic village clinic management including administrative tasks, clinic package pickup and delivery, inventory management, basic cleaning, and running errands. Ensures seamless coordination of patient care and referrals. Answers the phone, schedules client appointments, and arranges patient travel. Facilitates delivery of health education and health promotion activities within the clinic and community.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization's mission and goals, quality standards, and patient-centered medical home philosophy.
• Upholds KANA's Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith.
• Provides the highest degree of customer service in accordance with KANA mission, vision and values.
• Greets visitors, staff and others, in person or on the phone, in a professional, courteous manner.
• Provides primary, urgent, preventive and emergent healthcare services including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.
• Provides patient education, screening, and follow-up regarding STI's, family planning, and other health related conditions.
• Plans, coordinates and completes scheduled population health management interventions including routine exams and testing.
• Monitors chronically ill patients, making home visits as necessary.
• Provides on-call emergency medical response after hours per KANA's emergency response protocol.
• Participates in Village Response Team activities including meetings, preparation, training and emergency response.
• Maintains an orderly and confidential system of medical records, clinic logs and submits periodic reports.
• Maintains the itinerant binder containing important information for incoming CHA/P itinerants and providers.
• Strictly adheres to the provisions of the Privacy Act, HIPAA and KANA policies.
• Keeps clinic quarters tidy and maintains a sanitary clinic environment.
• Verifies release of information (ROI) paperwork is complete before forwarding ROI requests.
• Reviews the current copy of KANA policy and procedure manuals for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors clinic and office supplies, orders and restocks standard inventory as needed.
• Assists with errands, including mail and package pick-up and delivery.
• Follows up with Clinical Supervisor regarding any outstanding post-session learning needs and paperwork.
• Maintains current CHAP credentials by keeping track of all required certification paperwork.
• Assists in the education of other Health Aides as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Individuals selected for this position will be provided training that adheres to the CHAP Certification Board and state EMS guidelines.