CHAP Instructor Advanced Practitioner Provider

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a mid-level health provider to train Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/Ps) in primary care, preventive health practices, and healthcare administration.

Responsibilities

• Delivers training to Community Health Aides and Practitioners from various Alaskan locations utilizing appropriate training, adult learning concepts and clinical facilitation skills.
• Affirms 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.
• Researches, analyzes, evaluates and deploys new training materials and instructional methods.
• Prepares and coordinates the development of training program and materials.
• Instructs and guides Community Health Aides (CHA) in primary medical care, preventive health practices and healthcare administration.
• Prepares, administers, and scores tests, evaluates and maintains necessary records on students.
• Counsels students and provides special help as needed.
• 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, certification and privileging.
• PROVIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AS REQUIRED.
• Provides and documents medical assessments, treatments, medicines, and procedures to patients within scope of authority.
• Evaluates patient care and revises plan of care to meet individualized patient needs.
• CONFERS AND CONSULTS WITH COLLABORATING PHYSICIAN AS NEEDED.
• COLLABORATES WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED CARE OUTSIDE THE LIMITATIONS OF THE PRACTICE SETTING.

Requirements

• Non-supervisory - Two (2) years mid-level health provider experience in primary care.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Master’s Degree and Family Practice focus preferred.
• Advanced Practitioner Provider health provider experience in primary care, preferably in remote Alaska with CHA/Ps.

Skills

• Knowledge of training theories and practices including adult learning principles and the development of lesson plans.
• Knowledge of professional protocols 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 interpreting and analyzing patient care issues and regulations to develop training programs.
• Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.
• Skill in providing effective patient care services.
• Skill in evaluating public health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other ANMC employees.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Benefits

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.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Other Information

• 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.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.