Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Hillcrest

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time benefited position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. may be required. The position is located at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Hillcrest. Join a close-knit, collaborative team with a shared commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care. Work alongside long-tenured team members who foster trust, camaraderie, and a supportive environment. Be part of a culture built on teamwork, shared responsibility, and professional growth, where every employee is valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or 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

MA experience in an outpatient setting
Detail oriented
Experience administering vaccines

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