Job Title: Case Manager
Location: Bethel, Alaska
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $65 – $70/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Case Manager for a temporary assignment in Bethel, Alaska. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Case Manager:
• Oversee comprehensive case management for individuals requiring public health care, including well-child checkups, immunizations, tuberculosis and other infectious disease screening and diagnostic testing, management of chronic health conditions, and infectious disease case investigations
• Train Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/Ps) to competently administer public health testing, examinations, immunizations, and assist with screening, diagnostic testing, treatment, and case investigation
• Participate in the design, execution, monitoring, quality assurance, and assessment of the Well Child/Immunization and other public health programs
• Identify areas of improvement and propose effective strategies to enhance program performance
• Travel to various villages to render services and provide on-site instruction
• Support CHA/Ps in conducting examinations, assisting with testing, and administering immunizations, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols
• Provide education on topics related to immunizations, chronic care, preventive health examinations, and diagnostic and surveillance testing
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, ensuring information presented is understood and applied appropriately
• Assist in providing instruction during Health Aide Training and at Continuing Medical Education (CME) events for CHA/Ps and other clinical staff
• Coordinate with other health care providers to ensure patients’ health needs are met effectively
• Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and monitor patient progress
• Stay updated with the latest public health knowledge and developments, applying this knowledge to improve patient outcomes and overall program effectiveness
• Demonstrate ability to work with and guide student Health Aides and Health Aides in procuring skills and abilities necessary for delivering well-child exams and immunizations
• Maintain current RN licensure in the State of Alaska
• Maintain current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS recommended)
• Achieve proficiency in Cerner and its modules within 3 months of hire
• Achieve proficiency with equipment and tools used in an EPSDT exam within 3 months of hire
• Maintain proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, and Access
• Show proof of completed COVID vaccinations
Benefits for a Case Manager:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
