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This position performs psychiatric emergency services for the community of Sitka and for Mount Edgecumbe Medical Center and provides phone/video consultations for local medical staff and patients in surrounding rural villages such as Kake, Angoon, and Hoonah. This position also provides clinical services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations, case evaluations, and crisis intervention; as well as acts as a liaison with other agencies as required. This position is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and provides regular clinical supervision, ensures proper maintenance of clinical records in accordance with insurance regulations and established SEARHC policies and procedures. A clinician ensures that clinical productivity standards as established and followed. This position works 7 days on (24x7), 7 days off and will be available for after-hours telephone contact for clients in crisis.   There is no specific responsibility to managing an operating budget. As a clinician the financial responsibilities lie in documenting all services as outlined first and foremost in the code of ethics of the profession. Clinicians maintain records necessary for rendering professional services to their clients and as required by laws, regulations, or agency or institution procedures. Clinicians include sufficient and timely documentation in their client records to facilitate the delivery and continuity of needed services. Clinicians take reasonable steps to ensure that documentation in records accurately reflects client progress and services provided. If errors are made in client records, clinicians take steps to properly note the correction of such errors according to agency or institutional policies, proper documentation is a requirement to ensure that SEARHC is able to bill accurately for services provided to client in accordance with state, federal, and insurance rules, laws and regulations. This position is a covered position in accordance with the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA).   Sign-on and Relocation Bonus Salary - $35.72-$47.38 DOE

Flexible position for C.N.A.!   The major responsibility of the Activities Aide is to engage the long term care residents in meaningful activities. To keep the staff aware of current activities and use available volunteers. To have knowledge of the organizational structure within the facility. Know purpose of activity programs, the needs of residents, method of motivation, and available local community resources. Will work weekends, evenings, and Holidays. Have ability to carry out above duties and responsibilities.   Pay starts at $23.69 per hour DOE   Hours will be 8-4:30/4 Days per week generally Monday, Tues, Sat, Sunday.    Helps with individual or group activities and helps with van/bus rides.   Great job for advancement!

To provide basic nursing care in Nursing Department to non-acute and acutely ill patients while maintaining a safe and clean environment.   Must have the ability to react in a calm functional manner and make sound judgments within scope of duties when taking care of critically ill patients and in the event of emergencies. Job requires lifting of patients who are non-ambulatory on a regular interval.  Mentally requires a caring attitude in dealing with both acute and non-acute patients and families on a steady basis.  Job pace is rapid and there is constant pressure on the job to complete nursing assignments and answer patient call lights. Maintain accountability for all actions taken. Accept delegation from supervising RN.  This position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act.

To provide basic nursing care in Nursing Department to non-acute and acutely ill patients while maintaining a safe and clean environment.   Must have the ability to react in a calm functional manner and make sound judgments within scope of duties when taking care of critically ill patients and in the event of emergencies. Job requires lifting of patients who are non-ambulatory on a regular interval.  Mentally requires a caring attitude in dealing with both acute and non-acute patients and families on a steady basis.  Job pace is rapid and there is constant pressure on the job to complete nursing assignments and answer patient call lights. Maintain accountability for all actions taken. Accept delegation from supervising RN.  This position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act.

To provide basic nursing care in Nursing Department to non-acute and acutely ill patients while maintaining a safe and clean environment.   Must have the ability to react in a calm functional manner and make sound judgments within scope of duties when taking care of critically ill patients and in the event of emergencies. Job requires lifting of patients who are non-ambulatory on a regular interval.  Mentally requires a caring attitude in dealing with both acute and non-acute patients and families on a steady basis.  Job pace is rapid and there is constant pressure on the job to complete nursing assignments and answer patient call lights. Maintain accountability for all actions taken. Accept delegation from supervising RN.  This position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act.

To provide basic nursing care in Long Term Care to non-acute and/or acutely ill  residents while maintaining a safe and clean environment.   Must have the ability to react in a calm functional manner and make sound judgments within scope of duties when taking care of ill patients/residents and in the event of emergencies. Job requires lifting of patients/residents who are non-ambulatory on a regular interval.  Mentally requires a caring attitude in dealing with both acute and non-acute patients/residents and families on a steady basis.  Job pace is rapid and there is constant pressure on the job to complete nursing assignments and answer patient call lights. Maintain accountability for all actions taken. Accept delegation from supervising LN.  This position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act.

The Clinical Assistant-III performs all of the job duties of the Clinical Assistant II, in addition the Clinical Assistant-III applies a more extensive knowledge of medical practice and terminology and judgment based on greater clinical experience. The more technical duties of the Clinical Assistant III require a higher level of training, competency or specific certification. CA III must process provider orders pertaining to diagnostic tests, referrals and other patient data that involves non-routine problems, timely and accurately.   The Clinical Assistant III 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 in order 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.   Salary: $23.69-$26.06 per hour, 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

The Health Educator II is a member of the SEARHC Health Promotion team and will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating evidence based and promising health education strategies, interventions and programs as well as serve as a health education resource person.  Specifically this position addresses  policy level interventions that improve the likelihood of population health. This position also works on chronic disease risk factors in group settings and one-on-one lifestyle coaching in partnership with SEARHC providers. These services are provided to individuals, small groups, and communities in the SEARHC region and may include presentations to larger groups of community members and/or Tribal leaders. This position is responsible for developing work plans for similar programs, providing measurable outcomes and overseeing program goals and objectives for single regional programs or multiple programs in a single community.   This position requires multiple trips within the SE region and occasional trips within the State and/or Nation. The regional trips may require travel in a small plane.   The Health Educator needs to be available to offer consultation, advocacy and implementation of programs during non-traditional hours, i.e. evenings, weekends; high comfort level is necessary with irregular work when required and intense pressure to meet deadlines.  Applicant must be a non-smoker.   Salary:  $25.41 - $28.00 per hour, DOE

This position manages the radiology program for Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC). Assesses and monitors on-going staff training and competency. Develops and monitors radiology quality improvement activities. Coordinates with other Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center and SEARHC departments as appropriate. Makes recommendations on capital purchases.   Salary: $50.14-$55.72 per hour, DOE

Ensures the technical objectives of the PAR Inventory Management system in Lawson.  Monitors daily inventory for assigned PAR locations.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Educator the Nursing Assistant Trainee will provide general nursing care in Acute Care/Long Term Care to non-acute and/or acutely ill patients/residents while maintaining a safe and clean environment.   Must have the ability to react in a calm functional manner and make sound judgments within scope of duties when taking care of ill patients/residents and in the event of emergencies. Job requires the use of a Hoyer lift patients/residents who are non-ambulatory on a regular basis.  Mentally requires a caring attitude in dealing with both acute and non-acute patients/residents and families on a routine basis.  Job pace is rapid and there is constant pressure on the job to complete staffing assignments and answer patient/resident call lights. Maintain accountability for all actions taken. Accept delegation from supervising Registered Nurse.  This position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act.

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive eye care services to patients throughout the SEARHC region. The optometrist is on the Associate Medical Staff and cares for patients of all ages. This position provides support to the Optometrist - Lead in the day-to-day operations of the local Eye Clinic and in absence of the Optometrist – Lead will provide supervision of the local Eye Clinic staff.

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive eye care services to patients throughout the SEARHC region. The optometrist is on the Associate Medical Staff and cares for patients of all ages. This position provides support to the Optometrist  - Lead in the day-to-day operations of the local Eye Clinic and in absence of the Optometrist - Lead will provide supervision of the local Eye Clinic staff.

This position is utilized in Rehabilitation Services departments at various locations throughout the SEARHC network.  This position acts as the primary and often sole, administrative support for the department and providers to include: incoming calls, scheduling and registration, ordering supplies, clinical aide, and building clinical schedules.  This position also performs a variety of complex tactical and analytical patient accounting functions related to: insurance billing, self-pay billing, remit analysis & cash posting, accounts receivable management, claims follow up, charge capture and analysis, denials analysis & resolution and tasks to support the Consortium’s month end close processes.   This position is required to multi-task while demonstrating excellent customer service skills. The position requires accuracy and concentration, interruptions produce high stress when trying to meet multiple demands. 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 judgement, tact and personal skills are necessary for positive working relationships between patients and co-workers.  This job involves potential risks that the Aide 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 work place.   Pay range $18.39 - $26.06 per hour, DOE. 

The primary function of this position is administrative support to the UR/Care Coordination team which includes the Inpatient Care Coordinators, Social Services Clinicians, and Utilization Review Nurse Manager.  This role is generally Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.   Salary: $22.17-$24.36 per hour, DOE

The Health Benefits Specialist is responsible for providing frontline health benefits enrollment to patients. Serves as a resource and referral person for patients for initiating health care coverage. The Health Benefits Specialist role is to determine whether patients currently have a third party payer. If not insured, the Health Benefits Specialist screens and evaluates whether customer-owner may qualify for any known payer sources, i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, Denali Kid Care, VA, Federal Insurance Marketplace, Sliding Discount, and provides assistance to the patient for the enrollment process. The Health Benefits Specialist assists SEARHC to achieve the goal of increasing the number of patients enrolled with a third party payer.    Salary:  $22.17-$24.36 DOE   

This position functions within the pharmacy department and its primary purpose is to assure efficacious, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy and appropriate outcomes in the use of drugs and medicines. To prepare and distribute medications according to Federal and State law, provide patient counseling and education, and to advise the medical, nursing, and village staff on drug therapy. Select and maintain an appropriate drug inventory. Formulate and participate in quality improvement activities. The services directly impact the healthcare of our patients.  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.   Independent professional judgment is used prior to the filling and dispensing of each prescription in order to evaluate it for appropriateness and safety. If any question arises, the prescriber must be consulted and recommendations for the alternate therapy are made by the pharmacist. Judgment failure could seriously affect the health care of one or more individuals. Independent judgment is also used to counsel patients, pharmacist must verify that patients understand their medications and appropriate outcomes of drug therapy. Counseling can directly increase medication compliance and decrease patient morbidity. Decision making is required in the Drug Utilization Evaluation process. This review performed by the pharmacist results in better patient care, educates medical staff, and can result in cost-savings to the clinic. Decision making is required in the formulation of policy and procedure which affects the overall operation of the department.   $136,718.30 - $167,107.20 annually, DOE

This position is a trainee position within the pharmacy department at Mount Edgecumbe Medical Center (MEMC) where the incumbent is trained to provide technical support to the pharmacists and the Department of Pharmacy Services. The work requires specialized knowledge, experience and skills to perform the technical work of a pharmacy and a thorough knowledge of the routine and procedures of the pharmacy department. The purpose of this position involves the preparation, review, supply, dispensing and control of medications and other pharmaceutical products. The position is essential to ensure all patients, departments and villages receive the medications they need and store them properly.  All work is performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.  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.   $20.65/hr during training.