Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Encinitas

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

This is a benefited, full time position generally working 8-hr day shifts Monday-Friday with varied start times. Hours will vary as needed.

Located at Scripps Clinic Encinitas. Float to Scripps Jefferson based on department needs.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE :

Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024

Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024

5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023

78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023

95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Orthopedic Surgery?

U.S. News just 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.

Your job duties : Rooming patients

Rooming patients

Checking vitals

Assisting with procedures

Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols

Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis

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

Basic registration and updating of demographics

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 a MA in an outpatient setting

Previous experience in Orthopedic Surgery

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity / expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Position Pay Range : $23.92-$30.83 / hour