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The Community Dietitian will consult and collaborate with Women, Infants and Children (WIC) staff and participants as well as other medical and prevention staff as requested. This position will provide high risk care plans to identified WIC participants, and approve specialty formula in partnership with medical providers and WIC staff. The Dietitian will oversee direct nutrition services to WIC participants and provide technical assistance and consultation regarding nutrition services to WIC staff. The Dietitian works as a member of the SEARHC Registered Dietitian Team and may assist with medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients within a SEARHC medical clinic and possibly using distant delivery via phone or video conferencing. There is opportunity to provide community nutrition education at various venues on a quarterly or monthly basis.   Sign-on and Relocation Bonus. Salary Range: $38.36-50.99/hr. Depends on Experience.

Under close supervision, performs phlebotomy on adults & children, performs finger-sticks on adults & children, performs heel-sticks on neonates, provides clerical and technical support to laboratory staff through reception, basic specimen processing, and laboratory organization.   The role of the Clinical Laboratory Assistant is performing some basic testing, recording data, cleaning and inventorying of equipment, communicating lab and patient information, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and quality control duties.   $19.32/hr - $23.03/hr. DOE

Our CT/X-Ray Technologist are responsible for assessing patients and safely preforming routine radiographic procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols and has certification in Radiography. In addition, the technologist has been trained successfully and registered in the additional modality and performs the following duties. CT: - Responsible for care of equipment in this area. - Responsible for record maintenance. - Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures. - Active part in the preparation of procedure in this area. - Consult with referring physicians. - Strive towards the goal of venipuncture. - Follow standard precautions procedure. - Alter routine protocols to provide quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. - Change contrast levels per age group. - Set up and run automatic injector. - Familiar with contraindications of contract. - Competent in tele-radiology transmission. - Competent in sterile technique. - Actively assists in supply inventory and ordering. - Daily/Weekly QC   $40.99/hr - $50.06/hr, DOE.

This position specializes in developing, promoting, and providing relevant Alaska Native culturally based therapeutic healing activities, including individual and group counseling services for clients of all ages experiencing behavioral, emotional, mental, and substance use related disorders.  This postion also performs additional clinical services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations, case evaluation, case management, and crisis intervention; as well as acts as a liaison with other agencies as required for continuity of care.  This position is a memeber of an interdisciplinary treatment team and ensures proper timely documentation and maintenance of clinical records in accordance with established SEARHC policies and procedures and insurance billing requirements.  The clinican ensures that established productivity standards are followed and maintained.  Where applicable, based upon location, this position is available for after-hours in person crisis interventions.   This position adheres to the organization mission: “Alaska Native people working in partnership to provide the best healthcare to our communities,” by providing Alaska Native culturally responsive substance use and behavioral health support and interventions to individuals, groups, and families by incorporating traditional knowledge and traditional values into the substance abuse treatment milieu. - Works collaboratively with clinical staff and consultants to provide culturally appropriate ceremonies and/or events that promote healing from behavioral, emotional, mental and substance use disorders. - Must be knowledgeable of different therapeutic methods and be able to switch between different approaches to meet each individual’s needs - Ability to work collaboratively with other community agencies on behalf of clients and/or SEARHC. - Must have excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children and families of different ages and from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.  Clinicians maintain records necessary for rendering professional services to their clients and as required by laws, regulations, and agency or institution procedures. In accordance with SEARHC policy and procedure, clinicians include sufficient and timely documentation in the record that facilitates the effective delivery and continuity of needed services. Clinicians take reasonable steps to ensure that documentation in records accurately reflects client progress and services and ensures that SEARHC can bill accurately for services provided to client in accordance with state, federal, and insurance rules, laws and regulations.   Qualified clinicians may be asked to supervise less experienced clinicians.  This position is a covered position in accordance with the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA).

Facilitate delivery of dental services by assisting the dentists with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric) and the day to day operation of the Dental Clinic. Dental Assistant Trainee: $18.39       Dental Assistant: $24.36-$28.74

Facilitate delivery of dental services by assisting the dentists with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric) and the day to day operation of the Dental Clinic. Dental Assistant Trainee: $18.39       Dental Assistant: $24.36-$28.74

Assist the SEARHC Dental Division in delivering optimum age specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for the SEARHC patient population. The employee of this position performs hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Also includes traveling to local and remote sites (on small aircraft) to provide dental hygiene services throughout the year. Sign-on and Relocation Bonus - Salary Range: $50.14-$61.29/hr.

Assist the SEARHC Dental Division in delivering optimum age specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for the SEARHC patient population. The employee of this position performs hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Also includes traveling to local and remote sites (on small aircraft) to provide dental hygiene services throughout the year. Sign-on and Relocation Bonus - Salary Range: $50.14-$61.29/hr.

Assist the SEARHC Dental Division in delivering optimum age specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for the SEARHC patient population. The employee of this position performs hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Also includes traveling to local and remote sites (on small aircraft) to provide dental hygiene services throughout the year. Sign-on and Relocation Bonus - Salary Range: $50.14-$61.29/hr.

Provides pediatric dental services within the Pediatric Dental program for SEARHC.

This position provides vision, leadership, and policy for SEARHC Pharmacy Services. The scope includes identification, facilitation, and implementation of strategies to improve medication related patient care, pharmacy operations, costs, and utilization of drugs. It also acts as the liaison between operations, finance, and pharmacy services to ensure clinical, operational, and savings initiatives are aligned. This position directs pharmacy services at five outpatient pharmacies, two hospital pharmacies, two LTC facilities, two Opioid Treatment Programs, and multiple drug rooms in rural clinics.   The Director of Pharmacy oversees all consortium pharmacy services.  The performance of pharmacy services has a direct and significant impact on the health care delivered by the Consortium and to individual patients. The incumbent may deliver direct patient services, but it is done infrequently; the major duties are supervisory and managerial in nature. Work is performed independently with no day to day or direct supervision, serves as advisor to administration on all legal and accreditation requirements as related to drugs and pharmacy. Responsible for the preparation and administration of policies and procedures governing pharmacy operations and the facilities use of medication.  Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual.   The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for all aspects of the Pharmacy Service’s operations and budget. Must make decisions on how to best allocate pharmacy resources to benefit our customers in the most efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner. Judgment affects the outcome of direct patient care processes which can literally be the difference in life or death. Incumbent must manage logistics of providing pharmaceuticals to a large remote geographical area that is not accessible by roads. Judgment not only affects the employees working in the consortium pharmacies, but all SEARHC providers and nurses and their ability to function effectively. Failure in judgment can result in the waste of a significant amount of resources.  Incumbent is responsible for the labor and operating budgets of all pharmacy locations.  Responsible for retaining all records as required by State Board of Pharmacy and Federal Agencies.   Pay range $191,755.20 -  $234,374.00 DOE. $35K sign on and $10K relocation!

The Dental Operations Director will oversee, direct, and coordinate the day-to-day operations of multiple dental clinics located throughout Southeast Alaska.  They will be responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and financial sustainability of departmental operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.  They will work for and in collaboration with the Director of Dental Services to oversee all aspects of providing Dental services to SEARHC patients throughout the communities. The Operations Director will manage collaboratively with the Director of Dental Services to support high quality, customer-centered dental care and services effectively and efficiently across the region.  Relying on data-driven outcomes, They will identify trends and take action to improve measurable patient health outcome metrics, customer service scores, revenue performance, and no-show rates.   He / She will lead the Dental Operations team on improvement efforts to front-end office processes, appointment scheduling, registration, health information management, provider schedule optimization, customer service, and quality monitoring.

Under general direction, administers designs, develops, implements, delivers, and measures the effectiveness of electronic health record orientations and trainings for SEARHC.   33.41 hr - $40.60 hr, DOE. Position includes up to $7,500K sign on and up to $10K relo with 2 year commitment to SEARHC.

Perform technical duties and provide clerical support in the health information management function of the department, to include initiating accurate records, maintaining records in a confidential, secure, complete, and accessible manner for current and future patient care, and providing appropriate disclosure of records to authorized users.   $17.97- $21.37/DOE

Position Summary The Network Engineer – Intermediate is responsible for the installation, support, and maintenance of all SEARHC network communications, including but not limited to LAN/WAN/WLAN, fiber, telecommunications, and unified communications systems. The position will routinely conduct assessments of current systems and work on complex problems where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. The Intermediate Engineer completes assigned tasks ranging from routine to moderate complexity related to projects and technical requests, while also providing support in all areas of the departmental service portfolio.   Position Complexities - Design and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VoIP solutions.  Includes routers, switches, WAPs, WLAN controllers and other hardware. - Create and maintain detailed network documents and diagrams. - Participate in the daily operational activities reviews and provide day-to-day analysis. - Conduct proactive maintenance and perform independent complex network system troubleshooting. - Utilize experience, technical knowledge, and skills to identify and optimize capacity and performance issues for service availability and performance. - Perform system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, systems, and key processes. - Configure networks to ensure their reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes. - Participate in troubleshooting incidents and problem areas as needed. - Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. - Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry. - Participate in new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. - Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to ensure SLA and project performance. - Participates in the evaluation and estimation of routine work requests and minor projects. - Creates, follows, maintains, and updates documentation and checklists to ensure efficiency and consistency. - Uses advanced troubleshooting methodologies that provide efficient, effective resolution and minimize negative impacts.

Position Summary   Under the supervision of senior IT staff, position is responsible for assisting in the installation and management of the local and wide area network infrastructure to ensure the stable operation of SEARHC’s IT assets. This includes configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting new and existing network hardware, software, and communication links. Core responsibilities include TCP/IP routing, network QoS, security, network cabling, IP telephony and various other communication systems. Position requires frequent travel to remote village locations.   Position Complexities   Position requires attention to technical details and the ability to solve complex problems. Poorly configured routers, switches, phone systems and cables can cause system outages impacting patient care and business functions. This position is a high paced, stressful job requiring long periods of work in enclosed and remote sites.  Immediate, careful attention to various systems is required to keep them operational. Constant exposure to new and varied systems and concepts require high levels of concentration and retention.  Constant attention to detail is required. Varied and multiple problems are addressed simultaneously, with constant interruptions often resulting in additional work requests.  Most work is accomplished within a time deadline. Tedious eye to hand tasks are often required. Lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Extensive travel including remote village locations. Being organized with the right equipment and materials for the job.

Facilitates timely communication and resolution of problems reported to the Information Technology Operations team. Maintains a general level of institutional applications to provide excellent customer service and support. Performs installation/setup of end-user and network connectivity equipment. Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to the performance of end-user and network equipment organization wide. Acts as a second tier of support for user requests for assistance in tandem with Help Desk technicians.   $25.41/hr - $37.70/hr, DOE.

The Lead Clinical Assistant performs all the job duties of the Clinical Assistant III, in addition the Lead Clinical Assistant is responsible for the preceptorship of new clinical assistants to include all levels of the Clinical Assistant Career ladder. The Lead Clinical Assistant actively promotes career progression of Clinical Assistant Trainees, CAI and CAIIs.  The Lead Clinical Assistant applies a more extensive knowledge of medical practice, terminology and judgment based on greater clinical experience.   The more technical duties of the Lead Clinical Assistant require a higher level of training, competency, or specific certification. The Lead Clinical Assistant must process provider orders pertaining to diagnostic tests, referrals and other patient data that involves non-routine problems, timely and accurately.   The Lead Clinical Assistant provides care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in an ambulatory care clinic.  This position is essential in maintaining efficient clinic operations and patient flow to maximize the provider’s time and to insure access to care.  Clinical Assistants perform administrative duties, data management and handle basic clinical tasks.  This information is recorded in patients’ chart along with patient’s medical history.  This position works closely with providers giving support such as rooming patients, performing Point of Care Testing (POCT), start and administer IV fluids and provide immunizations and other injections within the scope of practice certification, ECC monitoring and defibrillation, answering phones, processing provider orders data entry and participation in training processes.  Must be able to make independent decisions within scope of practice based on experience and good judgment and be self-starting and require little guidance to keep busy.    The Lead Clinical Assistant applies a more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment based on substantial experience in medical record work.  There is a risk of constant exposure to illness, injury, and disease. There are sometimes large volumes of patients within a short period of time. The Clinical Assistant must be able to multitask and prioritize duties, as the pace is often rapid with pressure to efficiently complete assignments and keep clinic flow moving well. The Clinical Assistant must be able to recognize signs and symptoms that may require immediate attention. The duties of the Clinical Assistant III require more critical judgment in complex and variable situations. Many aspects of this position require greater technical skills and a high level of skill proficiency such as administering IVs or providing advanced life support if ACLS certified. Requires attention to detail to accurately collect patient data, complete patient documentation, maintain logs, and comply with regulatory requirements. Required to work with staff of different backgrounds and educational levels and the CA must be able to communicate clearly and be understood. The person in this position must be able to provide compassionate care to individuals in various states of health.    $27.12/hr - $32.73/hr, DOE.

Four week long Resident Elective Rotations are available in Sitka, Juneau, Prince of Wales Island or Haines. Please specify area(s) of interest on your application.

This position is based in the Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing general Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations and treatments which impact patient’s functional abilities.  The Occupational Therapist performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual.  Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital and Home Health standards, licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of Occupational Therapy and the national professional guidelines established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).   Occupational Therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment, evaluation, establishing a plan of care and providing therapeutic interventions to assist people of a wide range of ages, diagnoses, abilities, skills and needs to optimize their quality of life and level of independence in activities of daily living.  The clinic needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve OT while taking into consideration consultation provided by other care providers.  As patients are seen, recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services, care placement and further treatment.  The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problems solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.  Documenting and processing interventions appropriately must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services.   The position may require occasional travel off site and out of town to provide services outside of MEMC.  This job can involve working in a small space, at a demanding pace with a variety of people and sometimes difficult personalities and situations; good judgment, tact and personal skills are necessary for positive working relationships between patients and co-workers.  This job involves potential risks that the therapist must work to avoid to the extent possible.  Exposure to infectious organisms is possible; use of precautions and appropriate protective equipment is necessary.  Latex may be present in the workplace.  The job may require repetitive or heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds with physically demanding movements and positions; practice of good body mechanics and good judgment.  Services may be provided in a variety of settings including in-patient, out-patient, off-site locations, community events, home visits and remote locations.  There may be occasional travel to remote areas by boat or plane for multiple days possible in harsh weather.  This position is a covered position under the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA).