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To consistently and accurately register patients at the SEARHC Patient Housing facility and ensure that the best customer service is provided to guests of all ages.  Provide transportation for patients to and from SEARHC facilities.   Salary: $18.57-$21.17 per hour, DOE

To consistently and accurately register patients at the SEARHC Patient Housing facility and ensure that the best customer service is provided to guests of all ages.  Provide transportation for patients to and from SEARHC facilities.   Salary: $18.57-$21.17 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: $99,652.80 - $127,483.20 annually, DOE

Ensures the technical objectives of the PAR Inventory Management system in Lawson.  Monitors daily inventory for assigned PAR locations.   Position may require heavy lifting and/or moving items up to 500 pounds.   $22.74 - $28.43 DOE

At the direction of the CLIA license holder, responsible for supervision of the technical operations of the consortium wide SEARHC moderate/waived laboratories including quality assurance and QC management, coordinating all unit activities and promoting optimal department and individual technical performance of support staff throughout the consortium. Oversees supply procurement selection and purchase of equipment, technical laboratory functions, and compliance with all regulatory agencies.    Salary: $36.68-$46.78 per hour, DOE

Maintenance Mechanics maintain, repair, and install equipment and components in the hospital, health centers, or other health care facilities at SEARHC.  This position completes work orders for maintenance projects and completes all assigned preventive maintenance tasks performing a wide variety of general maintenance including special projects as directed.  There may be on-call assigned by the Facility Manager as required by specific campuses.  The position may travel to outlying communities to perform work. Ability to work weekends will be required on occasion   This position requires working experience, knowledge and maintenance of commercial equipment and buildings used in the healthcare setting.  Actions directly impact the ability for SEARHC to provide healthcare and the position is therefore a critical part of facility management‘s responsibility for ensuring all facilities and systems remain operational. This position has an intermediate level of responsibility for the overall operation of SEARHC facilities.  Poor decisions or work quality can reduce the life of mechanical systems and components, which directly impacts patient care.  For example, use of the wrong lubricant or failing to conduct scheduled PM on an air handler could result in a failed motor.  This would cause a disruption in service.

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 Patient Access Representative II greets patients and family members in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains, and verifies demographic, financial, and insurance information during the registration process, accepts point of service payments or provides guidance for payment options, and clears the patient for service delivery.   Salary: $22.74-$26.06 per hour, DOE

This position is located at the SEARHC/Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Center. This position acts as the primary and sole administrative support for the department and providers. Responsibilities include registering all students, answering incoming calls, maintaining schedules, sending out appointment notifications, managing inventory and ordering supplies, coordinating with the Pharmacy to pick up prescriptions for students, dropping off specimens at the lab, and arranging transportation for students when needed.   Salary: $22.74-$26.06 per hour, DOE

The Patient Access Representative greets patients and family members in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and verifies demographic, financial, and insurance information during the registration process, accepts point of service payments or provides guidance for payment options, and clears the patient for service delivery.   Pay range $22.74 - $26.06 per hour, DOE.    4x10 shifts with 3 consecutive days off; hours are 8am-6pm; includes weekends or rotating weekends; located at Mountainside Urgent Care in Sitka, Alaska.

This position functions within the pharmacy department at Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium 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.   Technicians must be able to interact with patients, nurses, health aids and practitioners to answer questions related to pharmacy services. They must know when to refer questions to a pharmacist and when to answer the question themselves. Must perform dosage calculations in order to correctly prepare compounded medications and be able to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. Must be able to maintain pharmacy equipment and troubleshoot problems. Must know how to meet the urgent needs of patient care areas, monitor and maintain stock.   This position requires handling of hazardous substances, standing for extended periods of time, usually 8 hours; walking to deliver medications all over the building and to pick up orders, lifting 30 lbs boxes.  There is potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials, sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items, musculoskeletal injuries and potential for harm from burglary or robbery.  This position is a covered position for purposes of the Indian Child Protection Act.   $22.66- $26.06 per hour, 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.   $19.85/hr during training.

This position will be based in one of the SEARHC Rehabilitation Services settings (hospital, outpatient clinic or home health) and will have a varied focus depending on the location and the local need.  The primary focus will be to provide general Physical Therapy (PT) evaluations and treatments which impact patient’s functional abilities.  Physical therapy is a core service provided by this healthcare organization.  The 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 standards, licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of Physical Therapy and the national professional guidelines established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).   Physical therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment, evaluation, establishing a plan of care and theraputic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and skills needs who present with a full spectrum of movement abilities, dysfunctions and complexities.  The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve physical therapy 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, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.  Documenting standards 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 or cover for providers in other SEARHC facilities.   Salary - $43.77-$53.45/hour DOE

Provides general Physical Therapy (PT) evaluations and treatments which impact patient’s functional abilities.  Oversees and directs the work of Physical Therapist Assistants and/or other designated staff members.   Salary - $41.83-$48.61/hour DOE

The Hospitalist position at SEARHC is a full-time, full spectrum role that has been structured in a way that fosters a better work life balance for employees who choose to work less and relax more, here in Southeast Alaska. Additional shifts and pay are available to those seeking extra income, all shifts are reimbursed. Shifts include primary coverage of the Med/Surg & ICU, Emergency Department, and Night Shift.   This role provides comprehensive health care services for inpatients and emergency patients at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center and serves as a community liaison and regional medical center for communities and clinics throughout Southeast Alaska This role requires high-level decision-making abilities for patients of all ages, from neonates to adults, caring for patients with medical and psychiatric concerns as well as laboring patients (FP only).

Provides comprehensive health care services for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital and serves as a community liaison and referral physician for communities and clinics throughout Southeast Alaska.   Requires high level decision making for patients of all ages, form neonates to laboring patients to adults.  Works, frequently as the sole provider, to ensure that health care delivered throughout the facility is of the highest quality.  Covers multiple areas of the facility at the same time, responsible for all patients on the premises.   Salary: $79.33-$122.50 per hour, DOE

Location: Sitka with regular travel to Klawock   New Opioid Treatment Program Opening Soon in Klawock, Alaska!    Klawock Hours: M-F, 6:30am-3:30pm, with possible rotating Saturdays.   General Description: - The position functions within the Behavioral Health Division to provide clinical psychiatric care and addiction medicine for SEARHC patients, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of substance use, mental, and emotional disorders.  The physician manages integrated medical care for patients participating in the Sitka and Klawock Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), Sitka Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program, and provides general psychiatry services based out of Sitka.  The position requires regular travel from Sitka to Klawock for patient care and OTP oversight.  Services are primarily outpatient in nature but may include consultation-liaison and emergency department support in some locations.  The physician works collaboratively with the Clinical Director for Addiction Services to provide addiction medicine expertise and medical staff leadership.  The physician is an active member of the interdisciplinary behavioral health team.

Provides care coordination for patients with medical referrals.  Care coordination includes the logistical interface that includes making appointments, scheduling, checking alternative resources and facilitating connections to resources, making housing and travel arrangements. Other items directly related to care coordination may be requested through need or delegation.    Salary Range: - $22.74-$30.80

The clinical nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments; and the ability to work independently in completing assignments.  Guidelines include provider’s orders; standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies, and nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.   Clinical decisions are made independently during the scheduled shift; maintains complete accountability for all actions taken. Consults with the appropriate manager/supervisor and/or ancillary department in difficult situations requiring additional input or resources.  Able to react in a calm manner and make sound nursing judgments in an emergent situation.  Accountable for proper delegation and supervision of CNA/Tech.   SALARY: $41.83-$48.61 per hour, DOE