About Company:
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC) is a tribally operated nonprofit health system providing high‑quality, culturally responsive care in Bristol Bay. BBAHC offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to live and work in one of Alaska’s most unique and beautiful regions.Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional seeking purpose‑driven work, BBAHC provides an opportunity to grow while serving a close‑knit community.
Join us and be part of a team where your work truly matters.
About the Role:
The CHAP Itinerant - All Levels position is designed to provide specialized support and consultation services across multiple locations within the United States, ensuring that individuals receive high-quality care and assistance tailored to their unique needs. This role involves traveling to various sites to assess, plan, and implement care strategies that align with organizational standards and client goals. The incumbent will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community resources to promote optimal outcomes and enhance the quality of life for those served. A key outcome of this role is to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering continuous improvement in service delivery. Ultimately, the CHAP Itinerant professional acts as a vital link between clients and care providers, ensuring seamless coordination and effective communication across all levels of service.
Position SummaryThe Itinerant Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P) provides temporary health aide coverage to village clinics within the Bristol Bay region. This role delivers primary healthcare services within the scope of training and supports progressive advancement through the Alaska Community Health Aide Program (CHAP), with the goal of achieving Community Health Practitioner (CHP) certification.
Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, TABE score at 6th-grade level (math and reading)Basic computer skillsAlaska resident (Bristol Bay region preferred)Ability to travel and stay in villages for extended assignmentsBLS and ETT (required within 90 days of hire if not current)Ability to meet physical demands of CHAP trainingTraining & CertificationMust progress through CHAP Sessions III–IVCHA III certification required (or obtained) for itinerant dutiesAdvancement to CHA IV/CHP expectedMaintain required EMS and medical continuing educationKey ResponsibilitiesProvide preventive, acute, chronic, and emergency care per training levelDeliver 24-hour emergency coverage once certified (as assigned)Assess patients using CHAM guidelines and document all encounters in EHRCoordinate emergency transports and referralsConduct clinics, follow-ups, and community health educationMaintain clinic operations, records, inventory, and complianceTravel to assigned villages (typically Monday–Friday)Mentor junior health aides as neededWhy BBAHCServe rural Alaska communitiesStructured career pathway to CHP certificationTravel-based schedule with time at home between assignmentsStrong clinical and training supportReports to: CHAP Manager
Read LessAbout Company:
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC) is a tribally operated nonprofit health system providing high‑quality, culturally responsive care in Bristol Bay. BBAHC offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to live and work in one of Alaska’s most unique and beautiful regions.Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional seeking purpose‑driven work, BBAHC provides an opportunity to grow while serving a close‑knit community.
Join us and be part of a team where your work truly matters.
About the Role:
The CHAP Itinerant - All Levels position is designed to provide specialized support and consultation services across multiple locations within the United States, ensuring that individuals receive high-quality care and assistance tailored to their unique needs. This role involves traveling to various sites to assess, plan, and implement care strategies that align with organizational standards and client goals. The incumbent will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community resources to promote optimal outcomes and enhance the quality of life for those served. A key outcome of this role is to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering continuous improvement in service delivery. Ultimately, the CHAP Itinerant professional acts as a vital link between clients and care providers, ensuring seamless coordination and effective communication across all levels of service.
Position SummaryThe Itinerant Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P) provides temporary health aide coverage to village clinics within the Bristol Bay region. This role delivers primary healthcare services within the scope of training and supports progressive advancement through the Alaska Community Health Aide Program (CHAP), with the goal of achieving Community Health Practitioner (CHP) certification.
Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, TABE score at 6th-grade level (math and reading)Basic computer skillsAlaska resident (Bristol Bay region preferred)Ability to travel and stay in villages for extended assignmentsBLS and ETT (required within 90 days of hire if not current)Ability to meet physical demands of CHAP trainingTraining & CertificationMust progress through CHAP Sessions III–IVCHA III certification required (or obtained) for itinerant dutiesAdvancement to CHA IV/CHP expectedMaintain required EMS and medical continuing educationKey ResponsibilitiesProvide preventive, acute, chronic, and emergency care per training levelDeliver 24-hour emergency coverage once certified (as assigned)Assess patients using CHAM guidelines and document all encounters in EHRCoordinate emergency transports and referralsConduct clinics, follow-ups, and community health educationMaintain clinic operations, records, inventory, and complianceTravel to assigned villages (typically Monday–Friday)Mentor junior health aides as neededWhy BBAHCServe rural Alaska communitiesStructured career pathway to CHP certificationTravel-based schedule with time at home between assignmentsStrong clinical and training supportReports to: CHAP Manager
Read LessPURPOSE OF THE JOB: Monitors a variety of Maintenance Systems to ensure proper operations. Performs routine maintenance to Healthcare buildings and equipment, grounds keeping, and provides minor repairs, adjustments, resetting or troubleshooting of systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Building facilities maintenance background preferred.
Valid Alaska driver’s license required.
Certified able to wear a respirator.
Customer Service oriented focus.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Must maintain confidentiality including HIPAA/HITECH information.
Certified for airport driving within first three months of employment.
First Aid/CPR within first six months of employment.
Possess current or obtain State of Alaska Provisional/level 1 water treatment certification within 1 year of hire.
Possess current or successful completion of Class III Boiler licensure within the first year of employment.
Completion of ICS 100, 200 within 90 days of hire.
Maintenance Specialist I
Progressively responsible training and experience in setting which provides the individual the ability to perform preventive maintenance and repair in mechanical areas boilers, plumbing, painting, carpentry, water treatment, drain / sewage system, heating and air conditioning, automotive, basic electrical, and minor welding.
Introduced to DDC system Buildings control and alarms network.
Successfully trained in O2 production, O2 bottle handling and labeling. Accurately completing all logs.
Successfully complete OJT Forklift Operator and Heavy Equipment operator training within first year of employment.
Obtain 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
Trained with shift duties and rounds for weekend, evening, nights and holidays.
Trained in Patient transport to and from Airport Using required AOA state badge.
Trained with weekend and after-hours freight pick up.
Maintenance Specialist II
Must be provisionally certified for Water Plant Operator.
Successful completion of Class III Boiler licensure within the first year of employment.
Production of O2 and labeling and accurately completing logs.
Must be qualified for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
Must be proficient with DDC Building Controls/Alarm network.
Able to independently work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Maintenance Specialist III
Must be fully qualified and capable of operating independently. Progressive responsible training and experience in setting which has provided the individual the ability to perform preventive maintenance and repair in mechanical areas (boilers, plumbing, carpentry, water treatment, heating, air conditioning, and electrical).
Must be a Provisionally Certified Wastewater Operator.
Must have advanced training in Digital Diagnostic control (DDC) systems.
Able to receive and follow oral and written instructions.
Able to independently work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Read LessPURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive primary care and emergent stabilization services across the lifespan in outpatient, inpatient, and rural village settings. The APP practices within the scope of Alaska licensure and granted clinical privileges and collaborates with supervising physicians to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care in accordance with BBAHC Medical Staff Bylaws, HRSA Section 330 requirements (as applicable), Rural Health Clinic (RHC) regulations, CMS Conditions of Participation (as applicable), accreditation standards, and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.Current national certification.Unrestricted Alaska license (or ability to obtain).Eligible for and granted clinical privileges.Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS within one year.DEA registration consistent with prescribing authority.Ability to provide culturally responsive care in rural Alaska communities.Experience in Tribal Health, FQHC, or RHC setting. (preferred)Rural or emergency medicine experience. (preferred)Knowledge of HRSA, CMS, and accreditation standards. (preferred)Nurse Practitioners
Graduate degree in nursing (MSN or DNP).Population-appropriate national certification.Physician Assistants
Graduate of ARC-PA program.Current NCCPA certification.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides comprehensive primary and urgent care services for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.Performs medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning.Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.Prescribes therapies within scope of licensure and DEA authority.Performs procedures consistent with training and granted privileges.Provides emergency stabilization and coordinates referral or medevac transport.Documents care in the electronic health record in a timely and compliant manner.Manages chronic disease and preventive health initiatives.Coordinates referrals to specialty and tertiary care services.Participates in interdisciplinary case management.Supports Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) initiatives.Participates in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE).POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Schedule flexibility and on-call responsibilities may be required. Some weekend or evening hours are necessary in emergency situations.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
SUPERVISED BY: Chief Medical Officer (or designee)
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