Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Encinitas

Scripps Health•Encinitas, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, benefited position typically working Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary as needed. The position is located at Scripps Clinic in Encinitas, with no weekend or holiday shifts. 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 2026 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 Encinitas Cardiology? Scripps Clinic Encinitas offers an exceptional workplace environment where teamwork is paramount, extending from the front desk to the back office. Despite many staff members commuting from afar, they take pride in their work at Encinitas due to the profound connection they share with the community, providers, and administrative team. What you'll do: EKG & cardiac monitor placement 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

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience
Comfortable with manual blood pressures
EKGs & cardiac monitor placement experience
New grads welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

EKG & cardiac monitor placement
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