Medical Assistant - Part Time - Family Practice - Encinitas

Scripps Health•Encinitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefited, part-time position (48 hours every two weeks) generally working Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary as needed and no weekends or evenings are required. This position is located at Scripps Clinic Encinitas off Santa Fe Drive. This position includes front office and back office Medical Assistant job duties (both clerical and clinical). 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. Exceptional Teamwork: Join a cohesive team where collaboration and support are emphasized from the front desk to the back office. Vibrant Workplace Culture: Enjoy a lively work environment with regular celebrations of holidays and other events, like leap year and lunar new year. Strong Community Connection: Be part of a team that takes pride in their work and shares a deep connection with the community, providers, and administrative staff.

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 by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

At least one year of previous MA experience working in Family Practice
At least one year of previous MA experience working in Primary Care
MA front office experience
MA back office experience

Responsibilities

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