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HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (Medical Officer) - Range 24 / EXE

Salary

$46.96 - $92.77 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Executive

Job Number

2025-00522

Department

Anchorage Health Department

Division

Clinical Services

Opening Date

05/19/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Provides direct patient services for the Clinical Services Division's Public Health Clinic at the practitioner level with a focus on sexual and reproductive health including contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infection evaluation and treatment, initial and annual reproductive health exams, and cervical dysplasia follow up. Provides direct patient care, in addition to oversight and mentoring of registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, for clinical assessment and treatment. Provide linkage to medical services as needed through collaboration with community partners. Responsible for creating, maintaining, and overseeing the implementation of standing orders for Public Health Nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel within the Clinical Services Division. Issues and oversee medical directives as necessary for patient care. Assists management with the reviewing policies and procedures as needed. Stays current with all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations pertaining to Public Health, Vaccines and Medical Care of emerging Public Health Medical diseases. Assists the Chief Medical Officer and State of Alaska with providing services to Disease Prevention & Control patients, such as reviewing x-rays and information gathered by public health nurses, to diagnose and offer recommendations on clients needing tuberculosis (TB) evaluations/treatments/clearance, review of case management assessments. Evaluates lab results, x-rays, disease investigation information, medication appropriateness and side effects based on public health nurses' information. Perform other related duties as required.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Medical degree from an accredited Medical School and six (6) years of experience in rural and urban medicine, patient care, disease prevention and control, and public health advisement

OR

Master or higher-level degree in Public Health, Health Science, Biostatics, Health Informatics or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in public health and/or communicable disease surveillance and communicable disease reporting and investigation.

Valid State of Alaska Physician License at time of application.

Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

Must have the ability to operate a computer, scanner, fax, shredder, copier, sterilizer, microscope, colposcope, cryotherapy machine, and other basic medical office equipment.

Preference:

+ Current privileges to dispense and prescribe medication in the State of Alaska.

+ Current American Red Cross/American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire, AHD HIPAA Certification within 30 days of hire, and a Nexplanon Certificate within 180 days of hire.

Additional Important Information

Instructions to Applicants:

+ Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for and interest in this position.

+ Submit a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae.

+ Submit contact information for three professional references.

+ Submit proof of highest education/degree awarded.

+ If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit a copy.

+ If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

+ Submit a current copy of your driver's license and satisfactory driving records.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which best describes your completed level of education?

+ Medical degree from an accredited Medical School

+ Master's or higher-level degree in Public Health, Health Science, Biostatics, Health Informatics or a related field

+ Education other than a Medical Degree or Master's or higher-level degree in Public Health, Health Science, Biostatics, Health Informatics or a related field

04

Which best describes your experience in rural and urban medicine, patient care, disease prevention and control, and public health advisement?

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 6 years

+ 6 years or more

05

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

06

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Physical License at the time of application? **NOTE: The Physician License must be attached to the application.

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you have the ability to operate a computer, scanner, fax, shredder, copier, sterilizer, microscope, colposcope, cryotherapy machine, and other basic medical office equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

09

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Do you currently have privileges to dispense and prescribe medication in the State of Alaska?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Which of the following certifications do you have?

+ American Red Cross/American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

+ AHD HIPAA Certification within

+ Nexplanon Certificate

+ None of the above

12

If you do not currently have any of the above certifications, you are required to obtain them as follows: - American Red Cross/American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire - AHD HIPAA Certification within 30 days of hire - Nexplanon Certificate within 180 days of hire Do you agree to these requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

+ N/A - I have all the certifications

13

Do you have any other certifications not identified in the previous questions? If so, please specify.

Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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