Community Health Aide IV or Practitioner - Community Health Center Support

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Community Health Aide is responsible for providing acute, chronic, emergency, and preventive medical health care to Village residents under the direction of the medical doctors in Anchorage and according to the CHA/P Manual. The CHA Trainee (CHA-T) level is a training classification for those who do not yet qualify as CHA I.

The CHA I, II, III, IV and Practitioner are expected to operate within the guidelines of the CHA/P Manual (eCHAM) and their level of training and the scope of practice consistent with their level of training. CHA II, III, IV and Practitioner are also expected to act within the limits of their Medical Standing Orders (MSO) when applicable.

This position has five (5) level designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experience and training. Progression between job levels is based on qualifications/certifications and the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments and certifications.

Additional Qualifications for CHA IV : Meets all requirements of CHA III in addition to the following:

• Successful completion of the Session IV [four (4)] of CHA training program and passing required testing with a grade of 80 percent or better.

• Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures.

Additional Qualifications for CHA Practitioner : Meets all requirements of CHA IV in addition to the following:

• Current certification as a Practitioner by the CHA Program Certification Board (CHAPCB).

• Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures.

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.