Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Oceanside

Scripps Health•Oceanside, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This benefited, full-time Medical Assistant position is located at Scripps Coastal Oceanside on Mission Ave. The role includes both front-office clerical and back-office clinical duties in a family medicine/primary care setting. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; no weekends or evenings are required. The Oceanside team emphasizes collaboration, model practice, and excellent patient care. The Medical Assistant is expected to contribute to the clinic’s continued growth and be willing to cross-train across primary care departments and roles.

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 from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

One year of previous Medical Assistant experience in the given department.
Pediatrics experience.
Family Practice and/or Primary Care experience.

Responsibilities

Room patients, check vital signs, and assist with procedures.
Assist with clinic preparation and provider-specific protocols.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
Organize and perform patient care services that support the physician’s practice.
Relay physician instructions to patients or authorized individuals.
Collect patient data in person and by phone.
Document patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review.
Administer medications specifically directed by the physician.
Schedule appointments and procedures.
Take complete and accurate messages and route them to the appropriate area for direction.
Enter orders and referrals and obtain pre-certifications.
Set up cases in EPIC, perform basic registration, and update demographics.