CLOSING DATE: 11/17/2026POSITION: Medical Assistant CertifiedSALARY: $28.61 - $34.84 per hourREPORTS TO: Nursing SupervisorLOCATION: Nespelem, WashingtonSUMMARY:The Medical Assistant for the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority provides responsive, high quality health care services that meet the needs of all users at their assigned location. The Medical Assistant will perform their job duties in a professional manner while assuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is requiredCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similarHIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employmentBlood borne pathogen training annuallyCPR/First Aid within initial 90 (ninety) days of hireAbility to understand, speak, communicate and read the English languageAbility to utilize RPMS and EHR proficientlyRequires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquetteProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentialityWell-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others and to give instructionsAbility to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organizationAbility to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelinesAbility to analyze data from multiple information ports by comparing and contrasting data to draw a conclusion or to identify trendsAbility to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body languageAbility to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectivesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit and stand for long periods of timeManual and finger dexterity to complete dutiesAbility to frequently bend, stoop, and reachAbility to push and pull frequentlyAbility to lift up to 50 (fifty) pounds periodicallyAbility to comprehend complex issuesSufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screen, and notice non-verbal behaviorSpeech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone conversations, hear and grasp verbal communications and equipment promptsNote: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.INFORMATION: Nakona Runningbear, Recruiting Specialist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, nakona.runningbear.hca@colvilletribes.com