Medical Attendant 2026

Chugach Heritage Foundation

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Medical Attendant will have a variety of responsibilities relating to the support of camp programs, health, and safety. The Medical Attendant will provide nursing care for camp attendees who are sick and/or injured, help to mitigate illness and promotion of good health within limits of state licensure and in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

Requirements

Must have a medical license or certification in the State of Alaska and in good standing
One (1) year related experience
One (1) year in emergency response experience
Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
Successfully pass background check
Ability to effectively communicate and direct attendees in an emergency to promptly react and assist as needed
Ability to provide care in remote locations with limited access and resources
Ability to perform, remain calm, and think critically in high stress situations
Work assigned schedule without interruptions or distractions.
Able to climb on uneven surfaces, and stairs, and participate in physical recreational activities.
Lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, if needed, using appropriate and safe lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

Maintains the cleanliness of the Nuchek Island medical building while camp is in session.
Maintains camp’s medical forms for all attendees to include but not limited to allergies, medications, and physical/health restrictions.
Secures prescription inventory, and follow-up with supply orders and screen for expiration dates.
Maintains a supply of common non-prescription medications and issue to attendees as needed.
Maintains confidentiality and care notes for all services provided in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules.
Provides all notes and paperwork to Program Director for proper storage or disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Administers prescription medications from original containers to youth attendees as authorized by attendee’s parent or guardian in the general medical forms and application.
Relates health and wellness to youth attendees by one-on-one teaching and by setting a positive example.
Adheres to established company safety policies and ability to work in a safe manner, using any required personal protective equipment (PPE) as may be required.
Provides general first aid to attendees and assesses situations.
Communicates professional opinion/recommendation on status of attendees to Program Director.
Acts as the Nuchek Island liaison to outside resources like hospitals, insurance service coordinators/providers (Medivac), and the corporate office.
Creates a follow up care plan with attendees as needed.
Monitors symptoms of attendees to determine if they are safe to recover on island or will need to travel to a hospital for additional professional care.
Assists with coordinating emergency travel and transport of attendees as directed.
Assists the Program Coordination Team with implementing the “Contagious Disease Mitigation Plan.”
Maintains working knowledge of the “Emergency Action Plan” and the “Safety Data Sheets Binder.”
Provides recommendations for improvement to camp procedures and practices related to medical services.
Participates in the camp community and is readily available to provide care to attendees at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.