Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Santee

Scripps Health•Santee, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the physician’s practice at Scripps Clinic Santee in a busy, team-oriented family practice department. The role organizes and performs patient care services, assists providers with clinic preparation and provider-specific protocols, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. This is a benefited, full-time position generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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).
Willingness to administer shots to children and infants.

Nice To Haves

Primary Care Medical Assistant experience.

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 instructions from the physician 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 the physician’s review.
Administer medications as specifically directed by the physician.
Schedule appointments and procedures.
Take complete and accurate messages.
Route messages 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.