What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pine Ridge, Medical Support Assistant - ED position at Tribal Health?
Current AHA BLS Minimum qualification high school diploma
Pine Ridge Hospital is a 45-bed hospital serving the Lakota Indian population. Located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, this facility is the largest in the Great Plains area and includes full service general surgery, emergency room services, an obstetrical ward, and dental services.
Offer administrative support to health care staff and perform tasks such as maintaining and updating patient records, controlling patient accounts, handling correspondence and scheduling patient appointments.
Prepare patients for exam and treatment including medical history. Assists providers with exams and minor ER procedures.
Provides clerical support.
Maintain a stocked, clean, functional center including cleaning and disinfection. Inventory of supplies and stocks care areas.
Determining the nature of the call and assisting with communicating needs regarding appointments. Prioritizing calls and making decisions on caller needs.
Utilizing computer technology to ensure continuity of care through accurate patient information. Perform receptionist duties, customer service and other duties assigned for the proper and timely treatment of patients. Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information.
Performing basic eligibility. Utilizing numerous advanced patient systems.
Other related duties as assigned
Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know during the application process.
