Medical Support Assistant

Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services

📍 Pawnee, Oklahoma 💰 $40736 – $52957/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Indian Health Service
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Pawnee, Oklahoma
Salary: $40736 – $52957/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 3
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-22
Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

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Job Summary

This position is located within the medical or specialty clinic at the Pawnee Indian Health Center in Pawnee, Oklahoma. The purpose of this position is to perform medical and clerical support duties to assist the medical or specialty clinic. This position reports to the Supervisory Nurse. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Initiates and performs a wide variety of administrative and clerical functions to support in coordinating patient activities. Maintains and updates patient records. Greets and receives patients, answers telephone calls, and takes and relays messages or makes referral to medical personnel, patients, and family members. Prepares correspondence, runs reports, and prints documents. Maintains and safeguards record confidentiality and medical information for assigned area.

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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

Shelby.Exum@ihs.gov · 9187626617

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 2026-09-28.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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