Health Aide Assistant - temporary

Health Aide Assistant

Bethel, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary riversthe Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary : Performs secretarial duties including typing, shorthand, filing, answering telephones, scheduling patients, completing patient travel requests, and making copies. Must have a valid work permit with parental consent.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Office machines (i.e., multi-line telephones, computer, fax machines, etc.)
• Computer skills.
• Good human relations and oral / written communication skills.
• Must possess organization skills and the ability to handle information of a confidential nature and exercise good judgment on an independent basis.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varying personalities and must remain calm, tactful and diplomatic at all times.
• Possess the ability to work independently and maintain accountability of work.

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native / American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.