MEDICAL ASSISTANT I

Tribal, 2 Kwaaypaay Court, El Cajon, California, United States of America Req #14525

Thursday, August 15, 2024

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:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification

• Medical Assistant Experience

• Current CPR Certification

  Desirable:

• Tribal clinic experience

• Experience in a Primary Care environment

• 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

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• Tribal, 2 Kwaaypaay Court, El Cajon, California, United States of America