Medical Support Assistant
Location: Winnebago, NE
Shift: Clinic works 7 days a week 24/7, shifts will vary depending on the facility needs
Contract Length: One year with option to extend
Estimated Start Date: Pending contract award and completion of the onboarding process
Compensation:
- Regular Pay Rate: $20
- Weekly stipends: $1,246
- Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.
Benefits:
- Health and Welfare: $5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)
- PTO: 5 days after 6 months, an additional 5 days at 1 year of service
- Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked
- 11 Paid Holidays: Following the Government calendar throughout the year
Job Description
The Medical Support Assistant will perform essential administrative, clerical, and patient coordination duties to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality patient care delivery within the Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU).
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)Must have training and at least 24 months of direct patient care experience within the last 48 months
- Certification in BLS in compliance with the American Heart Association
- Must have proof of vaccinations and all health requirements set forth by Indian Health Services including but not limited to a PPD or TB Gold, Annual Influenza Vaccination, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, and Hep B
- Must be able to physically complete all trainings and requirements set forth by Indian Health Service and Great Plains Area Drug Dependency Unit
Responsibilities:
- Manage patient check-ins, scheduling, admissions, and discharge tracking for the residential unit
- Maintain accurate medical documentation, patient charts, and files in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Coordinate patient data, phone communications, and messages between families, medical staff, and community agencies
- Verify patient information, tribal enrollment documents, and health coverage program eligibility
- Handle medical records in strict compliance with HIPAA and Indian Health Service (IHS) privacy regulations
- Provide helpful, respectful customer service to support patients navigating substance abuse recovery services
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
