Medical Assistant (TI-44367)

  CLOSING DATE:     November 2, 2025

POSITION:                Medical Assistant- certified (2 positions)

SALARY:                   $21.82 to $26.58, per hour

REPORTS TO:         Nursing Supervisor

LOCATION:               Colville Tribal Health Authority, Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions:      This is a Non-Exempt position. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Requires Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar
• Requires HIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employment 
• Requires Blood borne pathogen training annually
• Requires CPR/First Aid within initial 90 (ninety) days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language
• Requires ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Requires well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others and to give instructions
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to analyze data from multiple information ports by comparing and contrasting data to draw a conclusion or to identify trends
• Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives

Note: 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: Tanya Ives, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. tanya.ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com