Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Encinitas

Scripps Health•Encinitas, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Encinitas This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. No weekends, holidays, or evenings. Located at Scripps Coastal in Encinitas. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, 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. 2025 Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health to its 2024 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. Why Scripps Coastal Medical Center - Encinitas Primary Care? Collaborate with a diverse team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, fostering strong professional relationships. Gain valuable knowledge and experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a highly unified and collaborative department.

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 required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Rooming patients
Checking vitals
Assisting with procedures
Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment
Organizes and performs patient care services that support the provider's practice
Relaying instructions from the provider 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 provider
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
Basic registration and updating of demographics
Other duties assigned as needed