Overview
DESCRIPTION
Benefiting Your Future!
• Competitive pay / DOE
• Employee Medical, Dental, Vision premium
• $50,000 Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability
• 401(k) and up to 5% Employer Contribution Match
• Paid Leave: Annual, Sick, 13 Paid Holiday Observances, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Closure
Summary
The Medical Assistant will work working closely with a multidisciplinary team in a Family Practice Clinic serving adult,
pediatric, and prenatal patients providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare assistance for patients and patients
families. Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner the Medical Assistant will assist providing patient care for
complex medical conditions including Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT). There will be a daily variety of both
routine and complex professional tasks that require high level organizational skills, critical thinking, and exceptional
patient care experience. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and effectively react to patient
emergencies is critical.
Your Education / Experience
• 1–3 years of experience as a medical assistant (preferred, depending on level).
• Current state RMA or CMA license.
• Current CPR certificate.
Your Responsibilities
• Assist providers with patient exams, procedures, and treatments as needed.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and other patient information.
• Prepare patients for exams, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
• Perform routine clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, and screenings.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Provide patient education, instructions, and guidance as directed by providers.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of clinical areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitor inventory and communication supply needs to the supervisor.
• Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality protocols.
• Assist with clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling, and patient check-in/check-out.
• Participate in ongoing training, orientation, and competency verification as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications You’ll Bring
• Competence in performing medical assisting tasks safely and accurately.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Ability to provide patient education and guidance effectively.
• Knowledge of healthcare protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Provides direct clinical and administrative support to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, recording
patient histories, performing routine clinical tasks, and supporting day-to-day clinic operations.
• Help with patient scheduling, documentation, and coordination of supplies, working closely with the care team to
maintain smooth clinical operations.
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
Medical Assistant
Department: OBGYN
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly
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• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and respect toward patients and staff.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment.
What to Expect
• Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, patients, and the public. Work
may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people.
• Work may require hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to files and supplies, mobility
to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity for using a calculator or
computer keyboard.
Requirements
• Federal, State, Tribal Background check
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing
• Native American Tribal & Indian Preferences
• Random Drug Testing
• Suquamish Tribe Vaccine Requirements
