Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Carmel Valley

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefited, full-time position that generally works Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shift times may vary as needed, and occasional Saturday morning work may be required. This position is located at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley. Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025 and has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Join a collaborative and communicative Family Medicine team where everyone genuinely enjoys working together. Be part of a supportive environment with management that truly has your back every step of the way! MAs receive cross-training in both pediatrics and family medicine, setting them up for success in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience working as Medical Assistant
Pediatrics experience
Primary care experience
Family medicine experience
New grads welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures
Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment
Organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice
Relaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person
Collecting patient data in person and by phone
Documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
Administering medications specifically directed by the physician
Scheduling of appointments and procedures
Complete and accurate message taking
Routing messages to the appropriate area for direction
Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications
Setting up of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographics