Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Oceanside

Scripps Health•Oceanside, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Located at Scripps Coastal Oceanside off Mission Ave. Rotation for Saturday Pediatric clinic required (Jefferson location of the 78 & Jefferson). 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 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. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Why Scripps Coastal Oceanside Pediatrics? We have a big team culture here at Oceanside with a big emphasis on model practice and excellent patient care experience. Looking for someone ready to collaborate and add to continuous growth, willing to cross train to all departments and roles in primary care.

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

One year of previous MA experience in the given department
Pediatrics experience

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