Medical Support Assistant (PRC)

Indian Health Service

Eagle Butte (SD)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 53,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Indian Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Medical Support Assistant in South Dakota. The role involves medical support duties, record-keeping, and clerical tasks for beneficiaries, with a focus on eligibility and service delivery areas.

No education requirements are listed, and transcripts may be submitted if required. The posted pay range is $37,193 to $52,597 per year, reflecting federal compensation standards. Applications close on the stated deadline.

Qualifications

No formal education requirements are specified.
If education is substituted for experience, transcripts or courses are acceptable in the application package.

Responsibilities

Maintains and organizes program file systems.
Reviews patient information to help determine eligibility for care and service areas.
Obtains personal information from patient or family to determine potential eligibility for resources.

Skills

Medical support duties

Clerical support

Job description

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of this position is to provide support services and assistance by performing medical support assistance duties, record keeping and miscellaneous clerical support duties associated with beneficiaries. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Maintains and organizes program file systems Maintains and coordinates supply level inventories. Reviews patient information to help determine eligibility for care, rules and regulations, the service delivery areas, tribal membership, and residence. Obtains personal information from patient or family members to determine potential eligibility for alternate resources.

Performs other duties as assigned Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Support Assistant Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) 09/22/2026: Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.

Requirements & Education

There are no education requirements. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37193 – $52597/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.