• Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Santee

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Located at Scripps Clinic Santee with the occasional Saturday shift in Rancho Bernardo from 8am-12pm.

     

    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 Santee Pediatrics?

     

    * Busy and team oriented department.

    * Providers and staff are engaged and thrive on giving quality patient care.

    Your job duties:

    * Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures

    * Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols

    * 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 plus basic registration and updating of demographics

    *Required Qualifications:*

    * Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification

    * BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

    * Willing to administer shots to kids and infants

    *Preferred Qualifications:*

    * Pediatrics MA experience

    **Job:** **Clinical Support*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*

    **Title:** *Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Santee*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SANTEE-SCRIPPS CLINIC - SANTEE*

    **Requisition ID:** *252004059*