Medical Support Assistant

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Indian Health Service
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Fort Thompson, South Dakota
• Salary: $40736 – $52957/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-18
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-02

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Job Summary

This position is located at the Fort Thompson Indian Health Service in Fort Thompson, SD. The purpose of this position is to manage the appointment system, serve as receptionist and assist with clerical duties to provide efficient services to clients, visitors, and other healthcare providers under the direction of the Director of Nursing. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Performs administrative and clerical office functions under the direction of the Director of Nursing. Maintains the appointment system and organizes appointments to accurately reflect routine clinics, specialty clinics and the medical provider's schedules. Performs clerical functions including typing, filing, operating computers and computerized systems.

Maintains record confidentiality and safeguards medical information, adhering to rules and regulation of the Privacy Act of 1974. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Support Assistant Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements & Education

If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

Marcheta.Keith@ihs.gov · 505-422-3583

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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