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)

1. Screens patients prior to visit with medical provider
2. Performs treatments and diagnostic procedures including audiology screens, visual acuity screens, EKGs, and ear cleansing by irrigation
3. Assists medical providers with exams and minor surgical procedures
4. Administers and documents parenteral, oral medications, and skin tests as ordered by provider
5. Cleans minor wounds, changes dressings, and removes sutures with direct supervision
6. Prepares exam rooms and equipment ensuring exam rooms are clean and neat
7. Ensures inventory is current and exam rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and forms
8. Scans prescriptions to the pharmacy prior to patient’s departure
9. Completes appropriate areas on Electronic Medical Records System, including vital signs, allergies and medications
10. Scans insurance information and medical reports into Electronic Medical Records System
11. Evaluates patient’s immunization status and administers vaccinations according to accepted schedules, standing orders, and per medical provider’s approval
12. Monitors vaccine supply for appropriate refrigeration and freezer temperatures and immediately notifies supervisor of temperatures out of range
13. Registers immunizations in San Diego’s immunization registry database
14. 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
15. Informs medical providers of observed patient behavior that may affect patient’s illness or treatment
16. Provides patient comfort and brings patient issues to the attention of the Clinical Operation Manager
17. Ensures sharps containers are changed as necessary
18. Monitors eye wash stations daily
19. Ensures standards for infection control are met in accordance with local, state and federal OSHA regulations
20. Assists with required reports as needed
21. Participates in health conferences
22. Attends all full staff and departmental meetings
23. Maintains continuing education requirements for MA recertification
24. 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 CPRCertification

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!