Purpose of Position:
Under direct supervision, the AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Intern supports the Northwest Alaska Area Health Education Center in delivering structured programs for students and certificate-based trainings for community members. This role combines clerical support with hands-on program facilitation to introduce participants to healthcare careers, strengthening the local healthcare pipeline through early exposure and foundational skill-building.
Uphold the organizations vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organizations policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
Essential Functions:
Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development
Perform duties within the appropriate scope of work allowed based on training, etc.
Follow protocols as established by the direct supervisor
Participate in meeting department goals for performance while learning
Perform other duties as assigned
Personal Traits:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organizations values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Job-specific knowledge is listed below:
None may be required for clerical support
Specific knowledge based on field of study and progression within degree
Required Skills and Abilities:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
Job-specific skills and abilities are listed below:
Excellent organization skills with attention to detail, possessing the ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
Must be a self-starter
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, consideration and confidentiality towards others
Comfortable working with youth and representing AHEC in a positive manner.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Degree
Program
Diploma
Required work study for specific field
Experience
General (Non-supervisory)
