Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Hillcrest

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the OBGYN department at Scripps Clinic Hillcrest. The role combines clinical support with front-office responsibilities and may involve floating to other Scripps Clinics as needed. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; shift times may vary based on department needs. No weekends or evenings are required. The Medical Assistant supports providers by rooming patients, checking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, stocking supplies, assisting with procedures, and educating patients. The role also includes patient communication and documentation, appointment and procedure scheduling, message routing, order and referral entry, pre-certification acquisition, and basic registration and demographic updates in EPIC.

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.
OBGYN clinic experience.
Experience scheduling appointments.

Responsibilities

Assist the OBGYN department with clinical duties.
Support front-office responsibilities, including answering phones, scheduling, and callbacks.
Room patients, check vital signs, and prepare and stock patient rooms.
Assist with procedures such as colposcopies, LEEPs, and biopsies, and educate patients.
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 when 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 and obtain pre-certifications.
Set up cases in EPIC and complete basic registration and demographic updates.