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Posted: January 30, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Medical Support Assistant (Purchased/Referred Care)

Indian Health Service

Department of Health and Human Services

Fresh

Salary

$36,464 - $47,334

per year

Closes

April 30, 2026

GS-3 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing office support for a healthcare program that helps arrange and track medical referrals and services for patients in Indian Health Service facilities.

You'll handle paperwork, scheduling appointments, managing records, and answering questions while keeping patient information private.

It's a good fit for someone with basic office experience or education who enjoys helping in a medical setting and works well with details and people.

Key Requirements

  • At least six months of general clerical or office experience for GS-03 level, or one year of relevant education above high school
  • One year of general clerical or office experience for GS-04 level, or two years of relevant education above high school
  • Ability to process and maintain patient referrals, documentation, and records
  • Skills in scheduling and tracking appointments and services
  • Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and office software
  • Experience responding to inquiries and coordinating with staff and clinical personnel
  • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality

Full Job Description

Serves as a Medical Support Assistant (PRC) providing clerical and administrative support for Purchased/Referred Care services, including patient referrals, documentation, scheduling, and records management in support of healthcare staff and patients.

These Medical Support Assistant (PRC) positions are located at multiple Indian Health Service (IHS) healthcare facilities across various locations.

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 the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program. Receives, processes, and maintains PRC referrals, documentation, and records.

Assists with scheduling and tracking PRC-related services and appointments. Responds to routine PRC inquiries and coordinates with PRC staff and clinical personnel.

Uses electronic health record systems and office software while maintaining patient confidentiality.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IHS-26-HQ-12866471-ESEP/MP