MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Sycuan Health Center

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!

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly