When you join our team at South Dakota Urban Indian Health, you’re joining our Tiwahe (family). We believe that through equitable pay, flexibility, and centering employee wellness, we’re creating systemic change that benefits everyone, especially our patients. Working with our medical team, you’ll improve the health and wellness of our patients and positively impact the health of our community.

SDUIH employees enjoy traditional benefits, such as:

• Health Insurance – SDUIH pays 72% of the premium
• Life Insurance – SDUIH provides $25,000, and employees can purchase additional
• Sick leave of 40 hours per year
• PTO accrued at the rate of 5 hours each pay period
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability provided by SDUIH
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Participation in a 401(k) with a company match of 100% of the first 4% the employee contributes
• 12 Wellness Days per year

South Dakota Urban Indian Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity and inclusion contribute to the success and strength of our organization, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive and bring their unique perspectives to the table. Join us in our commitment to equality and diversity as we work together to create a workplace that reflects the richness of the communities we serve.

INDIAN PREFERENCE In accordance to IHS policy and Federal guidelines, preference will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance to Section 703 (i) of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. SDUIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be able to provide Indian Preference documentation if claimed.

Certified Medical Assistant – Lab | Full-time (exempt) | Sioux Falls, SD

The Certified Medical Assistant – Lab will serve an instrumental role at the SDUIH Sioux Falls clinic in drawing, processing, running, and shipping laboratory specimens to ensure patients are receiving the best treatment and care. While you will fulfill other clinical duties, your primary role will be to work with the Lab Manager to ensure the CLIA-waived Sioux Falls lab is running smoothly to maintain effective workflows and safe patient care. The ideal candidate will have some lab experience or be a quick learner and excel at multi-tasking. You will report to the Chief Medical Officer; however, you may receive direction from medical providers, administration, Clinical Manager, and the Chief Executive Officer.

The idea candidate will have knowledge of: 

• CLIA Regulations.
• Safe laboratory practices.
• Private, local, state, and federal resources for the treatment and care of patients. 
• Current documentation and coding (ICD-10-CM & CPT).
• Federal reporting requirements, i.e. Government Performance Reporting Act (GPRA) and UDS requirements.
• HIPAA and OSHA rules and requirements.
• Native American culture and traditions.

Qualifications: 

• Possess current license (MA) through the South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners, with no history of Board violations or issues.
• Ability to perform moderate complexity laboratory testing per CLIA ’88 regulations

Interested individuals should email their resume and a completed application to Carmen.Rodriguez@sduih.org

1. Click the button below to download the employment application form
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3. Email the completed application and a copy of your resume to Aspen.Gillaspie@sduih.org