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  • Medical Lab Scientist

    October 05, 2026

    $20,000 Retention Bonus • 90 Days Housing • $7,500 Relocation AssistanceMake your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle.Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for an experienced Medical Lab Scientist to join the team!This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem solving skills. This position serves as a department resource, and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).Pay & Benefits:Compensation: $40.08 to $64.13 hourly wage based on experience and educationRetention Bonus: $20,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hiresRelocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation AssistanceTemporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing ProvidedAdditional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time OffBenefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer matchEducation Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan ForgivenessOther Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs 1 Shifts Available:1 Full-time - 4x10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday NightsShift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night Responsibilities:Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable performance levels.Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Lead, Supervisor, or DirectorDocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignments through continuing education or professional organizations.Recognize and provide input for opportunities for improvements in financial performance.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent such as ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB. If there is no current U.S. certification, it must be obtained within one year. Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.Students may be hired at the job title equivalent to their future certification under the following conditions: The student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (MLS), the Student’s Clinical rotation in the core area must be completed before working in that core area, and the student must complete the program and pass the certification test within one year of hire.Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of self-motivation. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension. Use of mathematics, the performance of detailed work, working with frequent interruptions, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and memorization; ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.Basic computer skills are required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and experience preferred.Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

  • Physical Therapist

    October 05, 2026

    $20,000 Retention Bonus! Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle. This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for a Physical Therapist to join the team! New Grads are encouraged to apply! Pay & Benefits:Compensation: $44.09 to $70.54 hourly wage based on experience and educationRetention Bonus: $20,000 Retention BonusRelocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation AssistanceTemporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing ProvidedAdditional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time OffBenefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer matchEducation Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan ForgivenessOther Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs Shifts Available:- Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5X8 hour shiftsAbout Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play. Living in Fairbanks:As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. No state income tax and no sales tax.Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical CollegeMilitary Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programsSummer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.Responsibilities: Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.Qualifications: Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS certification required.Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Foundation Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting and experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Physical Therapist in the specialty area Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

  • Pharmacy Technician Educator

    October 05, 2026

    Ready for a career upgrade? Join Us as a Pharmacy Technician Educator – Inpatient Pharmacy At Foundation Health Partners, you’ll step into a role that blends hands-on technical skill with teaching, mentorship, and system-wide impact. This is your chance to:Shape the next generation of pharmacy techniciansStrengthen inpatient pharmacy operationsGrow your leadership and educator skillsetBe part of a collaborative, mission-driven hospital teamWhether you’re a seasoned Alaska pharm tech or coming from out of state, this role offers professional growth, stability, and the chance to make a real difference.This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist, has acquired advanced skills in pharmacy and has mastered all assigned tasks and categories of work in multiple areas and functions demonstrating the utmost competency and ability to lead. Will facilitate and participate in the training of pharmacy technician apprentices, dispensing, preparation and/or specialist pharmacy technicians. May also teach Pharmacists Technical skills within the scope of practice limitations for an Alaska Board of Pharmacy Licensed Pharmacy Tech.*Requires State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License and Pharmacy Technician Certification Pay & Benefits:Compensation: $28.47 to $44.49 hourly wage based on experience and educationAdditional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time OffBenefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer matchEducation Benefits: FHP Tuition AssistanceOther Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programsShift Available:- Full-time (40 hours/week) with Variable 4 x 10-hour shifts. Varied schedule includes rotating morning/day shifts, evenings, weekends, and occasional night shifts  +Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. NightAbout Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play. Living in Fairbanks:As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. No state income tax and no sales tax.Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical CollegeMilitary Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programsSummer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.Responsibilities:1. Ensures seamless orientation of new and/or transferring pharmacy staff with oversight and influence of the orientation experience. Supports and develops staff including preceptors, apprentices, and experienced pharmacy technicians. Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth and advanced skills. 2. Develops and implements strategic workforce learning and development services to support the achievement of workforce goals, quality initiatives and pharmacy practice. Critically assesses plans, develops and delivers pharmacy curriculum, developmental programs and services. Facilitates learning utilizing multiple modalities. 3. Evaluates staff competency in coordination with pharmacy leadership. Provides specific, ongoing and timely feedback to employees. Holds staff and colleagues accountable for their performance 4. Acts as a resource for automated dispensing systems and may provide training to pharmacy staff, physicians, nursing staff and students; will work with pharmacist to ensure compliance with all sterile product policies and regulations 5. Leads and participates on assigned committees and teams. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. 6. Acts as a role model of clinical practice. Establishes visibility and credibility. Leads and participates on assigned committees and teams. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. 7. Performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies as a function of 1:1 training 8. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.Minimum Qualifications:• Requires pharmacy technician licensure in the state of practice. • Pharmacy technician certification required. • Must demonstrate three (3) or more years of experience performing in a pharmacy technician role. • Must be able to communicate effectively, in both oral and written formats. • Excellent presentation, facilitation and computer technology skills, strong organization and communication skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems and improve processes. • Must be able to utilize computer programs for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes. Preferred Qualifications • Four (4) or more years in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning programs for adult learners. • Bachelor’s Degree in Education. • Previous leadership experience. • Additional related education and/or experience preferred.Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.

I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.

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