COMPANY PROFILE
The Kodiak Area Native Association was formed in 1966 as a 501 (C)(3) non-profit corporation providing health and social services for the Alaska Natives of the Koniag region. The Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) service area includes the City of Kodiak and six Alaska Native villages: Akhiok, Karluk, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Port Lions, and Larsen Bay.
Services provided by KANA include an Ambulatory Medical Care and Dental Care, Pharmacy, Contract Health, Community Health Aide Program, Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention/Outreach, Social Services, non-clinical community Mental Health, and Youth Prevention Projects. Other services provided by the organization include Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program, Vocational Rehabilitation, Early Childhood programs, Education, Employment and Training programs, Infant Learning Program, a full service Fitness Center and Tribal Operations/Environmental Health.
The Mission of this tribal organization is to elevate the quality of life of the people we serve.
For more information on the Kodiak Area Native Association, please visit us online at www.kanaweb.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
To provide patient and family focused medical care in accordance with the Kodiak Area Native Association's (KANA) mission, vision, core values, key strategies, policies, and procedures. The care will be consistent with the highest recognized standards of clinical medicine. Family Medicine Physicians provide healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, obstetrical, adults and geriatric patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Provide leadership and clinical direction of KANA's medical services and providers. Through effective communication, organization and teamwork, direct a patient focused clinical care system that is consistent with recognized standards of medicine.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
CLINICAL
Perform routine general medical and specialized duties that fall within a Family Medicine Physician's technical and educational expertise to Alaska Natives and other Beneficiaries of KANA, including participation in call rotation schedule as assigned.
Remain current in improvements in the field of medicine and strives to incorporate those improvements into the program when appropriate, maintaining licensure and other credentials as required.
Follow established protocol for patient referrals within and outside the Alaska Tribal Health system. Actively participate and embrace in KANA's continuous quality improvement activities.
Monitor and share necessary information to facilitate risk prevention activities with management. Participate in peer review sessions with other providers.
Continually strive to improve patients experience and quality of care by focusing on key leverage points of optimal patient access, continuity, team based care, clinical information systems, patient self-management, and community engagement.
Represent KANA in a positive and respectful manner assisting in the promotion and maintenance of good public relations among staff, community groups, and professional organizations.
Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, subordinates, management, and other KANA staff.
Practice meaningful customer service skills addressing patient and staff needs courteously and promptly.
Promote and maintain professional staff relationships.
Ensure that explanation of the medical treatment plan and treatment plan alternatives be discussed with patients in a professional manner and provide appropriate referral services when the treatment is outside the scope or ability to provide the service locally.
Promote the importance of preventive health care through the provision of patient education to all ages of KANA's service population.
Correctly document entries and maintain patient charts as outlined in the KANA Medical Clinic policies and procedures.
Accurately and promptly provide coding, billing or other financial information to KANA billing and Finance Officers and follow up insurance pre-authorizations as required or when requested.
Travel by small aircraft to provide itinerant medical services to the resident population within the Kodiak Island villages, at times under less than optimum conditions, often requiring transport of medical supplies.
Attend all OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory compliance training as directed or required.
ADMINISTRATIVE
The Clinical Director of the Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is responsible for the operation and design of KANA's medical clinic, its scope of services, facilities, supplies, and staffing.
Work collaboratively with supervisor and management to develop and demonstrate support of the policies, procedures, mission and direction of the organization.
Participate as an integral member of the health division in the provision of medical services by collaborating with other health professionals to provide the KANA beneficiary complete and comprehensive care.
Develop and coordinate KANA's quality improvement activities with respect to clinical services.
Provide oversight and direction to clinical staff and ensure compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
Supervise medical students, residents, physician extenders and Community Health Aide clinical practice.
Work with Contract Health Services to prioritize medical needs of patients.
Work within the CHS budget to ensure financial stability.
Coordinate a performance appraisal and development program to include peer review for professional staff and assistants and assist in the development of performance improvement plans as may be required.
Coordinate and participate in community outreach programs, serve on KANA committees, and prepare reports or other documentation as directed, assigned, or required.
Provide support in the preparation of provider contracts.
Represent KANA in a positive and respectful manner on various committees as assigned.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine from a U.S. medical school, or an Osteopathic Medical School listed as approved by the American Council on Graduate Medication/ Education and hospitals, American Medical Association in the list published for the year of graduation, and completion of an approved internship/residency in Family Practice. Foreign medical school graduates may be considered if they have passed the FLEX Exam or equivalent and completed an approved U.S. internship or residency program.
Must possess a permanent and full or unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Alaska.
Prefer Board Eligible/Board Certified. Obstetrical training/experience preferred.
Must successfully pass the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (ICPA) background check.
ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire. ALSO, NRP, and ATLS may be required for inpatient care.
Our employees are the source of our success and they share our commitment to our customers. KANA employees work across departments to ensure the best and most cohesive services possible for our beneficiaries and clients. KANA offers a wide range of career opportunities for those who are eager to develop their skills while contributing to our dedicated team. Our goal is to attract and retain talented individuals with the enthusiasm and dedication to join us in our mission.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES
Comprehensive Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Complimentary Life, AD&D, Short Term, and Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k)Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
403(b) & 457(b) Optional Retirement Plans
Ten (10) Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (Year One = Ten (10) Days increasing to Year Five = Thirty (30) Days)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Membership to our KANA Fitness Center
IHS, NHSC & SHARP loan repayment site eligible
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