MEDICAL ASSISTANT I
The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive.
Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.
One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.
Job Purpose:
Provides medical assistant services to patients
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)
- Screens patients prior to visit with medical provider
- Performs treatments and diagnostic procedures including audiology screens, visual acuity screens, EKGs, and ear cleansing by irrigation
- Assists medical providers with exams and minor surgical procedures
- Administers and documents parenteral, oral medications, and skin tests as ordered by provider
- Cleans minor wounds, changes dressings, and removes sutures with direct supervision
- Prepares exam rooms and equipment ensuring exam rooms are clean and neat
- Ensures inventory is current and exam rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and forms
- Scans prescriptions to the pharmacy prior to patient’s departure
- Completes appropriate areas on Electronic Medical Records System, including vital signs, allergies and medications
- Scans insurance information and medical reports into Electronic Medical Records System
- Evaluates patient’s immunization status and administers vaccinations according to accepted schedules, standing orders, and per medical provider’s approval
- Monitors vaccine supply for appropriate refrigeration and freezer temperatures and immediately notifies supervisor of temperatures out of range
- Registers immunizations in San Diego’s immunization registry database
- Obtains, prepares, stores, and forwards specimens to servicing laboratory in absence of lab tech to include: finger stick hemoglobin, blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C determinations, lipid levels, urine pregnancy test, rapid strap test, urine dipstick, urine micral, and collects capillary lead specimens
- Informs medical providers of observed patient behavior that may affect patient’s illness or treatment
- Provides patient comfort and brings patient issues to the attention of the Clinical Operation Manager
- Ensures sharps containers are changed as necessary
- Monitors eye wash stations daily
- Ensures standards for infection control are met in accordance with local, state and federal OSHA regulations
- Assists with required reports as needed
- Participates in health conferences
- Attends all full staff and departmental meetings
- Maintains continuing education requirements for MA recertification
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies according to OSHA guidelines
Job Specifications:
Education and Experience:
Essential:
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High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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Completion of a Medical Assistant certification
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Medical Assistant Experience
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Current CPRCertification
Desirable:
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Tribal clinic experience
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Experience in a Primary Care environment
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State Certified Medical Assistant
Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
- Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations governing medical records and medical office protocols
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients and medical personnel
- Ability to enter data into data-base
- Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records database
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent knowledge of English both written and oral
- Ability to appear for work on time
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
- Ability to accept constructive criticism
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to walk and stand for 8 hours at a time
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
- Ability to assist with the transfer of patient from wheelchair to examination table
Desirable:
- Multi-lingual
Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:
Direct: None
Indirect: None
If you enjoy being part of a community dedicated to creating a memorable guest experience, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Sycuan and join our winning team!
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Tribal, 2 Kwaaypaay Court, El Cajon, California, United States of America