Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

WEEKDAYS | 8:30a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Flexing On Tuesday Evening Will Be Required. Open Until Filled. Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services.

Certified Medical Assistant — Full-Time | Non-Exempt;
Weekdays | 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.;
Flexing on Tuesday Evening Will Be Required;
Posted 01/26/2026.

At Indian Health Board we believe good relationships are supported by three interrelated values:
Respect for culture – preserving and promoting our American Indian and Alaska Native heritage and identity while embracing all other cultures with acceptance and compassion;
Excellence – seeking excellence in all our services, business practices, and community partnerships;
Leadership – promoting ethical leadership based on collaboration and mutual respect.

Indian Health Board is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant who is motivated, outgoing and passionate to care for our patients.

• Primarily assists medical providers and psychiatric providers as needed: perform functions related to "rooming" patients for practitioner examinations, including vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight & height), medication reconciliation, updating allergies, and documenting complaints in the electronic medical record.
• Assist Registered Nurses and practitioners in ongoing health maintenance and health promotions. Take medical histories.
• Coordinate with interpreters for each patient visit as needed.
• Assist the licensed health care provider during exams, medical procedures, dressings, ace wraps, and splints. Ensure consent forms are complete prior to procedures. Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Take electrocardiograms (EKG) as ordered by the licensed health care provider.
• Prepare and administer medications, injections and immunizations as directed by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse and other licensed health care providers.
• Instruct patients about medication and special diets per licensed health care provider.
• Assist with nurse triage phone line daily by answering telephone calls to assist in patients  needs, medication refills and clinic flow.
• Maintain proper chart order: updating and filing patient medical records; complete paperwork as required.

• Keep record of temperatures of refrigerator and freezer in treatment room.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities to improve patient care and clinic flow.
• Other duties deemed necessary by nursing supervisor.

• Knowledge of and respect for American Indian cultures and other cultures served by IHB.
• Ability to understand and meet the needs of the patient through respectful, courteous and caring interactions with patients, families and other health professionals.
• Actively participates and works positively, flexibly and cooperatively in a team effort to accomplish the goals of the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis.
• Ability to provide safe and effective patient care within the scope of Certified Medical Assistant in Minnesota.

• Completion of an approved training program in medical assisting
• Certification as a Medical Assistant
• Current CPR certification

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of up to 50 pounds. The work environment involves exposure to potential hazards and safety precautions including Bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks), chemical hazards (e.g., germicide wipes and instrument cleaners).