Certified Medical Assistant

Location:

Longview, WA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: $56,472 to $65,000 / Per Year Open Period: 8/14/2026 until filled Summary: Working for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) comes with a competitive compensation package designed to support work-life balance. Employees enjoy separate sick and vacation accruals, comp-time, and 15 paid holidays annually, including an additional paid cultural day. Many full-time employees benefit from premium-free medical plans, fair wages with annual increase opportunities, and a meaningful career serving the Cowlitz people. CIT fosters an engaging and collaborative work environment while offering a robust total compensation package.

Contributes to the effectiveness of the patient care team by providing clinical and clerical support. Assists providers and nurses in direct patient integrated care according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Works proactively as a member of the care team by anticipating patient and provider needs, prioritizing responsibilities, and ensuring timely follow-through on assigned tasks within scope of practice. Supports a whole person care approach for all patients by recognizing and addressing the interconnected physical, behavioral, social, cultural, and spiritual factors that influence health and wellness. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with internal and external customers. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) and the Health & Human Services (HHS) department. More info about area: https://cowlitz.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Duties: • Receives and greets patients, directing and assisting them to examination areas. • Gathers patients'' medical history, vital signs, and records information into patients'' electronic health record for review by medical provider. • Manages patient flow and ensures timely care. • Collects blood (by venipuncture or finger stick), urine, stool, and other specimens, throat cultures, and sputum specimens as requested by provider and with adherence to established policies, procedures, and precautions. • Completes laboratory request forms and labels laboratory specimens; cleans and sterilizes instruments according to infection control standard policies. • Cleans and prepares examination/treatment rooms for patient''s appointment. • Provides patients with drape coverings and positions instruments/equipment according to infection control standard policies and provider requests. • Assists in handing instruments and materials to provider as directed. • Assists with inventory control in the clinic and orders medical supplies and materials. Completes purchase orders for ordered clinic supplies. • Performs EKG tests and other diagnostic equipment for in-house routine tests or therapeutic equipment as ordered by medical provider. • Administers oral, respiratory, and injection medication or treatments per scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed provider. • Performs wound care including sutures and staple removal as directed by provider. • Schedules appointments, verifies appointments, and assists with administrative, reception, or other clerical tasks as needed. • Assists with pre-authorization for medical services and medications. • Supports providers and the care team by completing assigned clinical and administrative tasks within scope of practice, including preparing clinical requests for provider review and authorization, and ensuring appropriate follow-through through completion. • Reviews upcoming schedules, retrieves, organizes, and prepares patient charts, and makes other preparations as needed. • Responds to patient inquiries and concerns in a timely manner, demonstrates empathy and cultural humility, and helps ensure a welcoming, supportive, and patient-centered environment. • Participates in staff meetings as needed. • Adapts to changes in safety protocols and procedures. • Completes Information Security System Awareness (ISSA) trainings as required. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED. • Washington State Medical Assistant Certification required. • One year of professional experience working as a Medical Assistant required. • A valid driver''s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes. • Obtain and maintain BLS/CPR and AED certifications. • Must be able to successfully pass a background screening/investigation according to the established requirements below. Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT''s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE). Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: Cowlitz-2026-CMA0814 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://cowlitz.org/index.php/tribal-job-listings Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov