Medical Assistant

Job Summary

This position exists to support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities by assisting healthcare providers and delivering delegated clinical care during patient visits within a patient-centered Medical Home model.

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a key role on the care team by supporting coordinated, team-based, whole-person care that is accessible, continuous, culturally responsive, and focused on quality, safety, and positive health outcomes; contributes to efficient visit flow and high-quality care delivery by preparing patients, performing clinical intake and delegated tasks, and supporting providers throughout examinations and procedures while maintaining patient safety, dignity, and privacy.

Essential Functions 

• ·Supoort and participates as a member of the core clinical team.

  ·Prepares for patient visits by reviewing the electronic medical records for labs, test results, referrals, and identified care needs 

  · Performs patient intake, including vital signs, screenings, and medical history, consistent with level of training and demonstrated competency 

  · Prepares patients and exam rooms to ensure readiness, safety, and adherence to infection prevention protocols 

  · Assists providers during examinations and procedures while maintaining patient safety, dignity, and privacy 

  · Performs delegated clinical tasks and procedures under the direction of licensed staff, progressing in complexity as competency is achieved.

  · Provides patient education and reinforces provider instructions, adapting communication to patient understanding and cultural considerations 

  · Supports care coordination by assisting with labs, referrals, follow-ups, and transitions of care within established workflows 

  · Monitors patient flow, prepares for upcoming visits, and supports efficient clinic operations during patient care activities 

  · Communicates effectively with patients regarding visit status, delays, and care instructions 

  · Assists with patient movement, transfers, and coordination between departments as needed for care delivery 

  · Documents all patient care activities accurately in the EHR in accordance with clinical standards, training level, and regulatory requirements 

  · Demonstrates progression of clinical skills and competency through participation in required training and apprenticeship activities, performing tasks within validated scope

Physical Requirements

. Minimum Requirements 

• Completion high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Commitment to Certification Required – Training Provided: Candidates must complete a Medical Assistant certification program to qualify for this role. Oyate Health Center offers an internal training pathway to support your certification journey, ensuring you gain the skills and credentials needed to succeed in a clinical setting

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.  

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.  

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.  Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.