Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Scripps Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant for its General Surgery department in Torrey Pines, La Jolla. The position follows a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no evening or weekend shifts. The Medical Assistant supports physicians by providing patient care services and assisting with clinic operations, procedures, documentation, scheduling, and coordination of messages and referrals. The department describes its team as collaborative, close-knit, supportive, and inclusive.

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program, Medical Assistant certification, or a minimum of 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.
One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in general surgery.

Responsibilities

Room patients, check vital signs, and assist with procedures.
Prepare the clinic and assist with 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 persons.
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 acquire pre-certifications.
Set up cases in EPIC, complete basic registration, and update patient demographics.
Set up for in-office procedures.