Certified Medical Assistant
Akicita Federal•Espanola, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant will provide clinical and administrative support across multiple IHS facilities. The role includes direct patient interaction, diagnostic support, vaccination assistance, lab preparation, and supporting clinic operations. Rotations to satellite clinics will occur based on facility needs.
Requirements
- Completion of a state-accredited Medical Assistant program
- Minimum of 12 months Medical Assistant experience
- Current and unrestricted Medical Assistant credential/license
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, and seasonal influenza
- TB test within the last 12 months, with follow-up documentation if previously positive
- Masks required during influenza season if exempt from vaccination
- Ability to operate government vehicles if assigned (training provided)
- Federal fingerprinting and background clearance required prior to independent duty
- No unsupervised interaction with minors permitted until clearance is fully completed
- Full compliance with federal child protection standards
Nice To Haves
- progress toward associate degree preferred
- ACLS and PALS preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient screening, intake, and vital collection
- Assist with venipuncture, specimen collection, documentation, labeling, and preparation for laboratory transfer
- Support vaccination clinics, medication administration, and infectious disease response
- Provide clinical support for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Perform point-of-care testing including strep, flu, urinalysis, glucose, and pregnancy tests
- Collect and enter patient health information into electronic medical systems
- Respond to acute and emergent patient conditions and escalate according to protocols
- Answer and route patient calls, document symptoms, and communicate with nursing teams
- Maintain infection control standards, PPE compliance, and facility protocols
- Support isolation and patient identification procedures related to communicable disease
- Wear facility-issued identification badge during all duty hours
- Complete all documentation required for background investigation and child safety compliance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
