Scripps Health
Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines
Scripps Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
*This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4pm. Shift time may vary as needed. No weekends, holidays, or nights. Potential opportunity to pick up additional shifts. Located at Scripps Clinic in Torrey Pines (La Jolla). Required to float to other sites as needed. *
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 2024 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 Orthopedic Surgery? *
U.S. News ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region!
Average of 30 patients per day.
Great growth and learning opportunities in your career as a Medical Assistant.
Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care.
*What you'll do: *
Ordering
Documentation of Patient Encounters
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Foot & Ankle Preferred
Rooming patients
Checking vitals
Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
Assisting in procedures
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
Complete and accurate message taking
Routing messages to the appropriate area for direction
Basic registration and updating of demographics
#LI-EE1
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
Required Certification/Registration:
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
One year of experience as an MA in an outpatient setting
Previous experience in Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle, or Podiatry
Job:
* Clinical Support
Organization:
* Scripps Clinic
Title:
Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines
Location:
Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES
Requisition ID:
252005380
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 2024 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 Orthopedic Surgery? *
U.S. News ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region!
Average of 30 patients per day.
Great growth and learning opportunities in your career as a Medical Assistant.
Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care.
*What you'll do: *
Ordering
Documentation of Patient Encounters
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Foot & Ankle Preferred
Rooming patients
Checking vitals
Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
Assisting in procedures
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
Complete and accurate message taking
Routing messages to the appropriate area for direction
Basic registration and updating of demographics
#LI-EE1
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
Required Certification/Registration:
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
One year of experience as an MA in an outpatient setting
Previous experience in Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle, or Podiatry
Job:
* Clinical Support
Organization:
* Scripps Clinic
Title:
Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines
Location:
Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES
Requisition ID:
252005380