Infection Control Preventionist II - ANMC - DOE

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non‑profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world‑class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States and Alaska’s second‑largest health employer, with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision:
Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost‑Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre‑Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan:
  After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short‑Term Disability Buy‑Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On‑Site Child Care Facility with expert‑designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On‑Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93‑638 Indian Self Determination Act.

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare‑associated infections. The IP collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and coordinate the infection prevention program. Ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and the Joint Commission standards relating to infection prevention.

• Promotes the ANMC philosophy, vision, and mission statement, and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Adheres to regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards. Researches professional practice guidance in support of the Infection Prevention Program. Member of the Infection Control Committee (ICC).
• Conducts active surveillance activities and participates in compliance audits and surveys.
• Performs active infection prevention rounds. Monitors availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and negative…