Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Longview, WA 98632 Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $27.15 - $31.25 Hourly

POSITION TITLE:

Certified Medical Assistant DEPARTMENT: HHS – Clinic

LOCATION:

Longview, Washington

REPORTS TO:

Medical Clinic Manager STATUS:
Hourly;
Full-Time WAGE RANGE: $27.15 - $31.25 per hour CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled (First Review 8/28/2026)

If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.

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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

• 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.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of patient registration and healthcare front office preferred.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance programs.
• Knowledge of office functions, procedures, and policies.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs in a Windows environment, including electronic health care systems.
• Skill in treating internal and external customers with tact, courtesy, and respect.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural…