This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla but may travel to other sites as needed.

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 Torrey Pines Gastroenterology? * We are a hard-working department who also know how to have fun. * Join a great team of employees who are energetic, team oriented, and communicate effectively.

What you'll do: * 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 provider's practice * Relaying instructions from the provider 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 provider * 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 * Other duties assigned as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
• BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working as Medical Assistant
• 1 year of experience in specific specialty

Job: *Clinical Support

Organization: *Scripps Clinic

Title: Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Torrey Pines

Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES

Requisition ID: 242007032