Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Dermatology / Mohs Surgery - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla)

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem/casual, non-benefited position located at Shiley Pavilion in the Torrey Pines area of La Jolla. The typical schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional shifts as needed based on clinic needs. Candidates must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per week. No weekends or evenings are required. Full-time availability is required for 4 to 5 weeks during initial training and onboarding.

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 MA experience in an outpatient setting
Experience with the following: Epic experience, surgical experience, wound care and/or suture removal, outpatient clinic experience

Responsibilities

Back office duties and front office duties as needed/assigned
Perform patient intakes
Scribing all visit notes for the dermatologist
Completing clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvals
Float to other sites within the dermatology & mohs specialties depending upon department needs
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, and organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice.
Assisting in preparing patients for examination/procedures
Assisting physicians with procedures
Relaying instructions and testing results from the physician to the patient or authorized person
Collecting patient data in person and by phone and documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
Performing vital sign documentation
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
Basic registration and updating of demographics