Medical Assistant - Weight Management - Hillcrest

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefited, full-time position based at Scripps Clinic Hillcrest, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No evenings or weekends are required. The selected candidate may be required to float to other sites as needed to provide coverage. This position requires both front office (clerical) and back office (clinical) Medical Assistant job duties. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health 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. Why Hillcrest Weight Management? Join a close-knit, supportive team deeply dedicated to transforming patients' lives through both surgical and non-surgical weight management. Be part of one of only two specialized Weight Management departments within the prestigious Scripps network, offering a unique and impactful career opportunity.

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)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience working as Medical Assistant
Experience working as a Medical Assistant in a Weight Management clinic
Insurance authorization with prior authorization experience
Medication prior authorization
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Both front office (clerical) and back office (clinical) Medical Assistant job duties
Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures & telehealth rooming/prep
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
Prioritizes, escalates, and routes messages according to clinical urgency and established workflows
Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications
Supports clinic operations through administrative coordination, workflow management, and patient service activities
Coordinates communication between patients, providers, pharmacies, specialists, and ancillary departments
This role is primarily administrative in nature, with a strong emphasis on managing high-volume communications, documentation, scheduling, and coordination activities