Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - Medical

Location: Santa Fe Indian Health Center (Primary) with rotation to Santa Clara Health Center, San Felipe Health Clinic, and Cochiti Health Clinic as needed
Schedule: Monday-Friday, varied shifts (8-hour or 10-hour)
Security Clearance Requirement: Full background and fingerprint clearance prior to start
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Position Overview 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 between Santa Fe and Santa Clara NM.
Key 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 elevate 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
Work Schedule & Tour Requirements Monday through Friday
Shift options: 8:00-5:00, 8:00-4:30, or 8:00-6:00 (30-60 minute unpaid lunch)
40-hour minimum per week, 100% scheduled hour attendance required
Rotational assignments between facilities based on operational needs
Travel between clinic sites is not billable and does not count toward duty hours
Planned absences require advance approval; emergencies require documentation
Minimum Qualifications 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; progress toward associate degree preferred
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS and PALS preferred
Immunization and Health Requirements 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)
Security & Suitability Requirements 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
Immediate removal possible if clearance is not obtained or if adverse findings arise

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