• Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Encinitas

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. No weekends, holidays, or evenings. Located at Scripps Coastal in Encinitas.

    Why join Scripps Health?

    At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, 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. 2025

    * Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.

    * Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health to 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.

     

    Why Scripps Coastal Medical Center - Encinitas Primary Care?

     

    * Collaborate with a diverse team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, fostering strong professional relationships.

    * Gain valuable knowledge and experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

    * Contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a highly unified and collaborative department.

    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 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 required in clinical setting 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 preferred.

    **Job:** **Clinical Support*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Coastal Medical Center*

    **Title:** *Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Encinitas*

    **Location:** *Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER - ENCINITAS*

    **Requisition ID:** *252003145*