Certified Medical Assistant

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its health care team. This role involves performing essential paraprofessional health care duties, ensuring compliance with medical standards, and providing support to patients and staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of medical terminology, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. If you are passionate about health care and eager to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified and have medical assistant training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional-level health care duties under supervision.
• Maintain medical records and assist with patient assessments.

Skills

Medical terminology and clinical procedures

Basic Pharmacology

Human systems knowledge

CDC, OSHA, and medical safety standards

Basic computer skills

Communication skills (oral and written)

Problem-solving and client interviewing

Patient assessment

Basic mathematics

Working with diverse populations

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Related health care experience or education

Current license in the state of Washington

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision, performs paraprofessional-level health care duties in the Tribe’s

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be CPR certified
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or related health care experience or education
• Current license in the state of Washington

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Medical terminology and clinical procedures
• Basic Pharmacology
• Human systems, including basic anatomy, physiology, biology, human growth and development
• CDC, OSHA, and medical safety standards
• Basic computer skills
• Behaviors and practices to achieve and maintain good health
• Health care maintenance and prevention, and universal precautions
• Medical record-keeping procedures
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Problem-solving and client interviewing
• Documentation and medical record charting
• Patient assessment
• Basic mathematics
• Working with diverse populations
• Developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, administration and providers
• Front office duties to include phone skills, mail handling, filing and scheduling
• Performing a number of tasks simultaneously
• Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Meeting deadlines and working under time constraints

See attached job description for more details

Close Date: Priority application review begins 5/8/2025, then open until filled