Medical Support Assist (Office Assistant)
Indian Health Service
Posted: January 30, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
Location
Chinle, Arizona
Salary
$36,464 - $47,334
per year
Type
Part Time
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Base salary range: $26,979 - $35,074
Typical requirements: 6 months general experience. Some college or vocational training.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This entry-level job involves providing clerical and administrative help in the business office of an Indian Health Service healthcare facility, handling tasks like managing records, entering data, and supporting billing and financial operations.
It's ideal for someone with basic office experience or relevant education who is detail-oriented and comfortable working with sensitive information in a healthcare setting.
The role supports the smooth running of administrative functions in Native American communities.
Serves as a Medical Support Assistant (Business Office) providing clerical and administrative support for business office operations within an Indian Health Service healthcare facility.
These Medical Support Assistant (Business Office) positions are located at multiple Indian Health Service (IHS) healthcare facilities across various locations.
Reports to the on-site department supervisor.
USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least six (6) months of general experience.
General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-03 level.
OR One (1) year of education above the high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.
OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-03. GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of general experience.
General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-04 level.
OR Two (2) years of education above the high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.
OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-04.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration. Major Duties:
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: IHS Total Compensation of a Medical Support Assistant All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations.
Provides clerical and administrative support for Business Office operations. Processes and maintains administrative, financial, and billing-related records and documentation.
Performs data entry, filing, scanning, and records management in electronic systems. Assists Business Office staff by preparing reports, tracking documents, and routing correspondence.
Uses office systems and software while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial and administrative information.
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