Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Rancho San Diego

Scripps Health•Rancho San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers at Scripps Clinic in Rancho San Diego, with travel to other sites as needed. This benefited, full-time position generally works Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., although hours may vary as needed. The role is predominantly back office, with front-office duties performed on an as-needed basis. The Medical Assistant provides patient care support, assists with clinic and procedure preparation, documents care in the electronic medical record, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program, Medical Assistant certification, or at least two years of experience as a military corpsman.
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association is required in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting.
Family practice and/or pediatrics experience.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Room patients and check vital signs.
Assist with procedures and prepare the clinic according to provider-specific protocols.
Perform predominantly back-office responsibilities and help with front-office duties as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
Organize and perform patient care services that support the provider's practice.
Relay instructions from the provider to patients or their authorized representatives.
Collect patient data in person and by phone.
Document patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review.
Administer medications specifically directed by the provider.
Schedule appointments and procedures.
Take complete and accurate messages and route them to the appropriate area for direction.
Enter orders and referrals.
Acquire pre-certifications.
Set up cases in EPIC.
Perform basic registration and update patient demographics.
Perform other duties as assigned.