Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines
About The Position
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines is hiring a Medical Assistant to support its Orthopedic Surgery practice. This is a full-time, benefitted resource position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule in 8-hour shifts. Shift times vary with clinic operational needs, with start times as early as 7:00 AM and end times as late as 5:00 PM. The practice sees an average of 40–50 patients per day. The role is predominantly back-office, with front-office assistance as needed, and focuses on supporting physicians and providing exceptional patient care. New graduates are welcome to apply. Scripps Health describes a collaborative learning environment with transitional and professional development programs. Its orthopedic specialty has been nationally recognized, and U.S. News ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region.
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 (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting.
- Previous experience in Orthopedic Surgery.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and check vital signs.
- Assist with procedures and clinic preparation, including provider-specific protocols.
- Help with front-office duties as needed while primarily performing back-office responsibilities.
- 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.
- Enter orders and referrals.
- Obtain pre-certifications.
- Set up cases in EPIC.
- Perform basic registration and update patient demographics.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefit plans are not listed.
- Transitional and professional development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
